McClatchy seeks an accountability & politics reporter, The Sun News

The Sun News of Myrtle Beach seeks an aggressive, enterprising reporter to join its award-winning newsroom in one of the most desirable and fast-growing markets in the country.

Join the newsroom that exposed the predatory practice of structured settlements and changed South Carolina law. We put a premium on breaking stories first as well as investing in hard-nosed, accountability journalism that our audience can’t get anywhere else.

Ours is a competitive market, and we seek a reporter who will be excited by the challenge. And we are part of McClatchy, a digitally driven company focused on innovation, with newsrooms in 30 communities in the United States.

In our accountability and politics reporter, we’re seeking a versatile and resourceful journalist who is as skilled in public records as she/he/they are in knocking on doors to track down sources. You’ll need a passion for accountability journalism and the drive to sift through data, dig through documents and cultivate sources.

What you’ll bring:

• Focus on stories that build readership
• Think about audience first and always, with a commitment to tactics that grow readership.
• Master engaging multimedia storytelling
• Demonstrate speed, competitiveness and SEO savvy through aggregating and storytelling tools
• Work well in a team environment.

The successful candidate should have a college degree or equivalent work experience and be able to show a history of producing accountability journalism. Also:

• Strong writing skills, excellent news judgment and a demonstrated ability to “see the story” that is going to matter to readers.
• Unwavering commitment to accurate, ethical journalism.
• Ability to build source networks and bring a constant flow of story ideas.
• Ability to work collaboratively to aggressively tackle stories.
• Comfort with a job that will be demanding, fast-paced and constantly evolving.
• Facility with data, public records and business reports.

To apply, include a persuasive cover letter, your resume and four to six examples of your work.

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