What are the responsibilities and job description for the Metro Reporter position at Capital City Press?
Job Title: Lafayette Metro Reporter
Location: Acadiana
The Advocate, Louisiana’s biggest news organization, is looking for a reporter for its Lafayette newsroom. Lafayette is the heart of Cajun country and is known for its vibrant music scene unparallelled food culture. And It’s a beat that could have a bit of everything – politics, crime, government and the colorful people and places that make South Louisiana a great place to be a journalist. We’re searching for someone interested in covering daily developments while pursuing larger enterprise stories in a competitive news market.
Develop story ideas based on leads or as assigned by conducting research, investigating and observing- Write stories using proper grammar and following AP style guidelines
- Rework pieces as requested by editors and update pieces as needed for ongoing or developing stories
- Arrange and conduct interviews
- Create relationships with members of the community and government agencies to develop access to credible sources for future stories
- Quickly post stories online as appropriate and develop them further as needed.
- Use social media tools to develop, distribute and enhance stories.
- Help plan and execute the presentation of stories in a way that maximizes digital impact
- Regularly review metrics on story performance and develop story ideas based on top-performing content
- Meet all deadlines for projects as requested by editors
The Advocate is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to recruiting, developing, and promoting a diverse workforce while providing unique opportunities and career paths for our employees. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and experience levels to apply.
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, Life, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Paternity Leave, PTO and 401k Retirement Savings company match.
