Reporter openings in Western Massachusetts

Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Job Category: Newspapers,Online | New Media
Job ID: 70703
Employment Type: Full time
Salary:
Posted: 03.11.2024

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Job Description:

Do you love finding and reporting great stories? That’s what we’re about. If your answer is yes, let’s talk.

The Republican, in Springfield, Massachusetts, is looking for reporters to join our newsroom. 

We’re a storied newspaper in our 200th year. Our founders campaigned to end slavery and, in the 1850s, suggested the name of a new national party. Today, The Republican has honed its mission to focus on meaningful in-depth coverage that serves the people of Western Massachusetts and moves the needle on public understanding. 

When you visit, you’ll see that we’re a great team with a sense of both mission and fun. We were named a “Distinguished Daily Newspaper” in 2023 by the New England News and Press Association.

Our focus is local, but we are part of a global media company, Advance Local.

We want to speak with candidates who are graceful storytellers, report closely and carefully, check their facts, resist marketing pitches and cultivate rich source networks. 

The Republican is committed to creating a diverse environment which reflects the diversity of the community we serve. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other category protected under federal, state or local law.

We are willing to work with the winning candidate to fashion a reporting beat that addresses daily news needs as well as tapping into the reporter’s interests and areas of expertise.

The Republican is published seven days a week and is the most widely circulated newspaper in Western Massachusetts, with a weekly reach of over 175,000 readers. Our website, MassLive.com, is the second largest website in New England, with over 8.5 million monthly visitors. 

The Republican offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health & dental benefits, paid time off and 401k with match.

Job Requirements:

Candidates must possess the ability to write clean copy, break down complicated issues, spot trends, stay ahead of the news, engage on social media, use SEO best practices and be an early adopter of new technologies and best practices for driving growth in our digital audiences. 

Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree and be able to show a high level of proficiency in news writing.