Education Reporter

Summary

The Times-Tribune in Scranton, Pa., seeks an Education Reporter with an enterprising approach to covering school districts in addition to writing daily and enterprise general assignment stories for a local readership.

Though most team members currently work from home, the person hired for this position would be expected to relocate to Scranton, PA without relocation assistance.

What You Will Do

• Create fast and accurate local content, always striving to provide readers with what we know, when we know it while being transparent about sources of information
• Employ creativity every day to conceive stories, produce or secure visuals, get sources to cooperate, corroborate facts and present information to readers in the most relevant, interesting way
• Be digitally focused maximizing audience engagement through our website for breaking news
• Create news and features content that is strong on grammar, punctuation, clarity and accuracy
• Take initiative to fact-check, run background checks and confirm information before publication
• Cultivate beats, where appropriate, and sources
• Engage audience through social media on multiple platforms
• Contribute to a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration
• Experiment with new digital tools and platforms
  
  

What You Will Bring

• Degree in journalism, communication or equivalent experience
• 3 to 5 years of experience as a higher education reporter at a daily newspaper or online news outlet preferred
• Relevant experience in news reporting and writing, using social media, creating enterprising content
• A unique writing voice that speaks to their audience
• Works well under deadline pressure
• Understands imperatives of emerging and existing platforms, including web, mobile and print
• Professional-level grasp of proper grammar, spelling, punctuation
• Ability to multitask and perform in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
• Basic knowledge of SEO best practices and ability to research SEO and appropriately populate fields and headlines
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required
  
  

Who We Are

The Times-Tribune, a subsidiary of MediaNews Group, is the source for news in Northeast Pennsylvania, continuing a tradition of 150 years. Online and in print, The Times-Tribune holds government and elected officials accountable, investigates corruption and reports on political maneuverings. It is the indispensable source for essential local community, sports, and entertainment news.

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EEO Statement

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.

How To Apply

• Please submit an online application along with your resume for this position here https://myworkdaycenter.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/MNG/job/Scranton-Pennsylvania/Education-Reporter_R1828
  
  

Closing Date

• Continuous recruitment until the position is filled
  
  

Conditions Of Employment

• A full pre-employment background check and MVR will be conducted as part of the selection process. Must be willing to submit and pass the necessary required checks
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation
• Travel – This position entails occasional driving for work assignments, training sessions, and/or in-person meetings. The employee will be responsible for transporting themselves between different sites as needed
• Must be available for shift work. May be required to work various hours for coverage outside of normal business hours