NEWSWELL is hiring: Staff Reporter - Wednesday Journal in Oak Park

Staff Reporter - Wednesday JournalThe Reporter is a general assignment role for a journalist who wants to report frequently, improve quickly and take on increasing responsibility over time. You'll pursue enterprise reporting, narrative features and investigations. You will also shoot short-form vertical video for social-first stories.You'll spend a significant portion of your time out in the community, on the street and in the field, talking to people. This role will enable you to engage with every angle of the local and regional news landscape.NEWSWELL helps newsrooms become nonprofit and for-community. It provides strategic guidance, innovative solutions and wrap-around operations so local journalists can focus on local news, and newsrooms can best serve their communities. NEWSWELL partners with Arizona State University, the nation's most innovative nine years in a row, to offer game-changing ideas, tools and research. NEWSWELL transforms local news to help communities and democracy thrive.T his is a hybrid position based in Oak Park, IL, combining remote and in-person work. The pay rate for this role is $51,500 annuallyWhat you'll doDevelop and report original stories through on-the-ground reportingWrite clear, accurate, well-structured stories on deadlineFile breaking news quickly while maintaining accuracy and fairnessFollow stories beyond the news cycle for in-depth 'day two' coverageDevelop long-form, investigative and explanatory featuresContribute primarily through written text and photosShoot short-form video for publishing across multiple platformsWork with editors and colleagues to adapt reporting for different platformsUphold strong standards of accuracy, sourcing, ethics and fairnessAttribute information clearly and responsiblyExercise good news judgment and editorial discretionWork closely with editors, fellow reporters and visual journalistsParticipate in story meetings and contribute ideasBe open to feedback and committed to continuous improvementWhat you'll need Strong writing and reporting skillsSolid understanding of journalistic ethics and best practicesAbility to work efficiently in a daily news environmentRelevant qualifications Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.A minimum of three years of professional reporting experience (or equivalent)Preferred skills and abilities Comfort with video or audio reportingFamiliarity with digital publishing workflowsSpanish language speaking and writing skillsBenefits Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) plan with matching employer contribution22 days of vacation time11 holidays, including your birthdayParental leaveSignificant tuition reductionsProfessional development is highly valued at ASU Enterprise Partners, where employees are encouraged to look across the organization and nurture new areas of interest$30 bi-weekly cell phone reimbursementNEWSWELL is an Equal Opportunity Employer