What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lee Enterprises is hiring: Reporter - Government in Charlottesville position at Lee Enterprises?
The Daily Progress is seeking a full-time reporter to cover government and politics in the city of Charlottesville and surrounding Central Virginia.
Charlottesville presents an abundance of opportunities for an eager political journalist. The city is an example of the proverbial “blue dot in a sea of red” that lends itself to stories with sharply defined contrasts. The city has played a central role in Virginia and national politics as the hometown of three U.S. presidents and the home away from home for multiple others. More recently, Charlottesville was thrust into the national spotlight in 2017, when White supremacists descended on the city to protest the removal of its Confederate monuments. That deadly rally-turned-riot became a buzzword and then a rallying cry during the 2020 presidential election. In many ways, the city is still healing from Aug. 12, 2017.
The ideal candidate will have some knowledge of Central Virginia and the political landscape of the commonwealth, which is heading into its next gubernatorial race. That candidate will also have strong time management skills and sound news judgment, able to think critically and plan ahead with deadlines in mind.
Responsibilities :
- Report daily for print and online publication.
- Develop relationships and sources to provide coverage from a variety of perspectives, giving readers “the full story.”
- Attend budget meetings with pitches in mind for editors’ consideration.
- Attend public government meetings in person.
- Juggle multiple stories while keeping an eye on deadlines.
Experience :
The best person for the job will not only have a strong interest in the area and its people but a passion for telling their stories.
Lee Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer. It offers a full benefits package, including a 401k plan.
Why Join Us?
Lee Enterprises offers competitive wages in a dynamic, interesting work environment with career growth opportunities. We offer an extensive benefit program that can be personalized to your needs. Our benefit program includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance. In addition, we offer a 401K retirement plan with company match. We also offer generous paid time off to allow the flexibility to balance personal life and work. This includes paid parental leave for new parents.
Lee Enterprises is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting and retaining a workforce whose diversity reflects the communities we serve. Lee embraces change, and we recognize that we must create and maintain a culture of fervent inclusion.
We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply.
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