What are the responsibilities and job description for the News Reporter- Mobile, AL Job at Advance Local in Mobile position at Advance Local?
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our mission to strengthen and empower the communities we serve.
News reporter based in Mobile, Alabama
Remote-based position located in the Mobile, AL area.
If you are a competitive self-starter who wants to deliver content readers want and need, information they can’t find anywhere else, and information that makes an impact, then reporting on Alabama’s Gulf Coast for Alabama Media Group and its daily digital news products may be perfect for you.
If you are interested in applying for this role, please include a cover letter that details why you would be a good fit for this position. Please include links to writing and other content you’ve produced.
The base salary range is $42,000 to $48,000 per year.
The reporter will be responsible for :
- Regular, audience-focused reporting on Mobile, Alabama, the state’s second-largest city with a culturally diverse 300-year history – a place where Mardi Gras is an annual celebration, the food scene is a seafood lover’s paradise, and the music scene is lively. Its proximity to the beaches and the river delta known as America's Amazon provides for a plethora of opportunities for outdoor adventure. It’s also a region known for its emerging steel, aerospace, and shipbuilding industries, international commerce via the state’s largest port, and the growth and growing pains in Baldwin County, one of the fastest growing counties in the United States and where most Alabama beaches are located.
- Developing expertise in topics Mobile cares about : government accountability, population growth and change, public safety, music and arts, business, transportation infrastructure, beaches and tourism, and the aspirations and challenges inherent in a manufacturing hub and port city like Mobile.
- Using metrics to inform content choices and better understand reader interests.
- Experimenting with story topics and styles to better serve the audience.
- Seeking out and engaging with a variety of sources to fully represent the people in our communities.
Minimum requirements
You should apply if you have :
Additional desired characteristics include :
This job requires reliable transportation to meet with sources or cover events.
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Salary : $42,000 - $48,000
