Summary:

Report and write stories for the Hartford Courant and Courant.com, focusing on breaking news, state courts, federal courts, and criminal justice. Reporters will develop, report, analyze and create original news and feature stories in text and other forms, including, when appropriate, video, audio, podcasts, Facebook Live events, simple graphics, etc.

What you will do:

• Always strive to provide readers with what we know, when we know it; be transparent about sources of information
• Employing creativity every day to conceive of stories, produce or secure visuals, get sources to cooperate, corroborate facts and present information to readers in the most relevant, interesting way
• Bringing particular expertise and knowledge to coverage areas
• Maximizing audience engagement with the site through use of various storytelling formats, including photo galleries, video, aggregation and a variety of layouts
• Creating premium news and features content that is among the newsroom’s most compelling work- strong on grammar, punctuation, clarity and accuracy
• Taking the initiative to fact-check, run background checks and confirm information before publication
• Delivering on time with minimal to moderate supervision and editing
• Cultivating beats, where appropriate, and sources
• Promoting themselves, their work and the Tribune through social media, in broadcast media and at live events
• Uncovering and proposing exclusive stories on newsworthy events and trends
• Measuring performance of one’s own digital content through audience engagement metrics and working with audience team develop tactics and strategies to build audience

What you will bring:

• Professional-level grasp of proper grammar, spelling, punctuation and the ability to write accurately, with clarity, without bias
• Knowledge of libel laws and willingness to adhere to the Tribune’s and Editorial’s codes of ethics
• Strong work ethic, entrepreneurial spirit and competitive instincts
• Ability to multitask and perform in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
• Up-to-date skills on various digital platforms
• Familiarity with current events and newsmakers
• Ability to work independently when required while at the same time operate efficiently in a team dynamic
• Knowledge of Facebook, Twitter and other social platforms and ability to develop/follow best practices for social
• Basic knowledge of SEO best practices and ability to research SEO and appropriately populate fields and headlines
• Willingness to work evenings/weekends, long and irregular hours and travel when necessary
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required

Who we are:

The Hartford Courant Media Group is the preeminent news organization in Connecticut, a multi-media company delivering news and information in print, online and through social platforms including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Founded in 1764, the Courant is the nation’s oldest continuously published newspaper in America and the state’s largest daily. Our mission is to deliver the truth every day. We bring you the stories that matter most to you, written without bias, so you can make informed decisions. The Courant's Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism works to protect your interests, help you navigate your daily life and tell the stories that connect you with the communities where you live and work.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. ​