Service Journalism Reporter
The Island Packet (Hilton Head)
Hilton Head, South Carolina
See other jobs from this company| Date Posted | September 05, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Industry | Newspapers |
| Specialty | Other |
| Required Education | Bachelor's Degree |
| Job Status | Full-time |
Description:
McClatchy is seeking a collaborative, audience-focused reporter for our South Carolina service journalism team, whose mission is to help local readers navigate life and the news. The reporter will be based in Hilton Head, a coastal city with a blend of residential communities and tourist attractions that is known for its beautiful beaches.
The service journalism team focuses on listening to and serving our local readers with need-to-know information in an accessible approach that includes news explainers, Q&As and fact checks.
We dig into local curiosities and issues, and we follow local interests on online engagement sites like Nextdoor and Reddit, as well as Google Trends. Topic areas could include covering restaurant openings, crazy critters showing up on the beach, tourism, weather or even reports on celebrity visits to the island. Reporters also contribute to local and regional news projects and breaking news coverage.
This reporter must be ready to move with agility when the news demands. The successful candidate for this position will be able to take assignments as well as cultivate and pitch their own ideas. As such, this reporter must have good time management skills and a knack for innovation and creative problem-solving skills.
Experience with audience growth and engagement tactics such as headline writing and SEO is a must. Expertise in a particular subject area is not required, but the successful candidate will bring a deep understanding of what’s important to local readers, preferably earned by working as part of a local news outlet.
We have fun, and we write on the news. Here are just a few of the team’s stories:
- Debby is most likely to flood these places in the Myrtle Beach, SC, area
- If Debby knocks a neighbor's tree on your car, who pays for that? Here's what SC law says
- You can watch SpaceX rockets launch from Hilton Head SC beaches soon. Here’s when and where
- Invasive lizards the size of dogs are roaming SC. Here’s where and whether they’re dangerous
The Island Packet is a seven-year-in-a-row winner of South Carolina’s newspaper of the year contest with a history of great community reporting, such as how our love of nature was contributing to a rash of deadly accidents, and how the poor and naive are exploited to prop up a workforce to keep a shiny tourism industry humming.
The South Carolina service journalism team is made up of reporters from three McClatchy newsrooms: The State (Columbia), The Sun News (Myrtle Beach) and The Island Packet (Hilton Head). The reporter at The Island Packet reports to the South Carolina service journalism team editor.
Come work, play and immerse yourself in one of the most beautiful places in the country. Hilton Head Island is 12 miles of beauty, wildlife, recreation, sun and sand and the surrounding cities and towns are havens for outdoor lovers.
In this role, you will need to:
- Have strong writing and reporting skills, as well as excellent news judgment and journalism ethics.
- Think about our audiences first and always, with a commitment to tactics that grow readership and community engagement.
- Have a passion for the written word as well as video, audio and graphics.
- Demonstrate speed, competitiveness and SEO savvy through aggregating and story tools.
- Work well in a team environment.
- Be adaptable and excited to experiment with new forms of storytelling and engagement.
- Data reporting experience is a plus.
Education & experience:
- College degree or equivalent work experience.
- At least 1-3 years of reporting and writing experience.
When applying, include a persuasive cover letter, your resume and four to six examples of your best work.
What we’ll bring:
As a journalist at McClatchy, you will join a supportive, flexible, collaborative team. McClatchy strives to be an employer of choice, and our benefits package is made with this goal in mind. With a focus on well-being and daily life, our package options includes healthcare coverage for employees and their families, financial protection from expected and unexpected expenses, multiple no-cost wellness resources and even coverage for four-legged friends.
Our overall benefit package also includes a 401(k) with employer match, competitive paid time off and corporate holidays, and a variety of mental health benefits. For more information on McClatchy's benefit plan, please visit McClatchyLivewell.com.
About McClatchy:
Our impact is growing every day. We have 30 growing news markets. Over 65 million monthly readers. 57 Pulitzer Prizes. A strong portfolio of dynamic partnerships and smart investments. Our award-winning journalism, digital reach, and commitment to innovative growth have never been stronger.
As a member of the McClatchy family, you are part of an exciting culture dedicated to creating a work/life balance and consistent opportunities for growth — a place where you have a voice and the ability to impact our future. It’s an exciting time to be here. Our company is experiencing the most transformative period in its history. We’re growing rapidly in the digital space and delivering award-winning journalism in innovative ways.
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