Startland News has an opening in its award-winning Kansas City newsroom where empathetic, honest, human-focused storytelling spotlights innovation, entrepreneurship, creativity, and community. This full-time reporting role will amplify the untold stories of Kansas Citians through impact-based, community journalism.
A self-starter with a passion and curiosity for the business and creative world is ideal for this dynamic role. Additional qualities of a star candidate include a passion for social media storytelling, relationship building and face-to-face networking. A solid grasp of AP Style, news and feature writing, and a multimedia skill set is expected.
Startland News offers a casual, team-oriented culture that shares the values of community, impact and authenticity with its parent organization, Startland. We believe in fostering individual growth and providing members of our newsroom with the freedom to develop ideas, express their creativity and meaningfully engage with readers and sources through quality storytelling.
Anticipated start date: Summer 2023
Qualifications:
- 2+ years professional experience in news, media or reporting
- Passion for business and entrepreneurship reporting
- Willingness to embed in the Kansas City community
- Ability to juggle daily news reporting and social media engagement with long-term projects
- Social media savvy
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent oral communication and networking skills
- Expert grasp of AP style
- Must work from Startland News’ Kansas City-based newsroom in the Power & Light District
Responsibilities:
- Find and pitch stories
- Work with editors on story angles, headlines, images and SEO
- Write and upload online news stories daily under a strict deadline
- Interview and build rapport with sources in Kansas City
- Attend and report on events, press conferences, etc., occasionally after 5 p.m. and on weekends
- Work with newsroom leaders to conceive story ideas and investigative pieces in multiple formats
- Capture and edit photos and videos
Submit the following: resume, clips/portfolio (including any video or photography work), social media handles, and references.
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