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Seacoast Media Group/Foster’s Daily Democrat/ Seacoastonline and Fosters.com, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is seeking a trending and breaking news reporter to cover the beautiful and vibrant Seacoast-region of New Hampshire and southern Maine for its two daily newspapers and websites that receive millions of visitors and page views each month. Reporter will excel at reporting and writing news of what residents are talking and asking about in and around the cities of Portsmouth, Dover, Rochester and Somersworth, NH.

We are located one hour north of Boston and the beaches of New Hampshire and southern Maine are in our coverage area. Our ideal candidate is a collaborative team player who hustles after breaking news, has the investigative skills to hold the powerful to account and is committed to reporting the news fully and fairly. We are seeking a key player to help craft coverage, shift old narratives, plan long-term focuses and find new ways to engage with our audiences. Seacoast Media Group reporters are expected to have some photo skills and multimedia storytelling experience is a plus. Reporters are expected to write at least two stories a day plus a weekly enterprise story. Working at night is common and some weekend hours may also be required.

Successful candidate will have a passion for community journalism and become a part of the community they cover.

Responsibilities

• Create content (articles, videos, photos and social media posts) about local news that accurately informs, entertains and engages key audiences and platforms
• Provide thoughtful analysis of complex issues.
• Work toward becoming the community's leading voice for news and issues on the Seacoast.
• Plan and execute engagement opportunities to reach audiences through content, community events and social media.
• Collaborate with content team to provide all appropriate elements for stories (i.e. photos, videos and graphics).
• Promote personal brand, the brands of colleagues and the institutional brand.
• Provide great customer service, helping readers find answers and solutions.
• Perform other duties as necessary.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in communications, journalism or related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Some professional reporting experience, which could include freelancing.
• Adept at taking photos and video and will file quickly across platforms: mobile, desktop and social media.
• The ability to produce content that is clean, accurate and publication ready.
• Enthusiastic about news and content that will work well with audiences on social platforms.
• Comfortable in fluid, fast-breaking, stressful situations.
• A desire to grow and develop a key beat in our newsroom.
• Comfortable using social media such as X (formerlyTwitter), Facebook, Instagram and Reddit to enhance reporting and promote stories.
• Understand reporting ethics and sourcing.
• Excels in a fast-paced news environment and understands the digital first mission.
• Collaborates well with others and can work with a team on the biggest stories.
• News often requires employees to work extended hours, evenings, weekends and holidays, sometimes unexpectedly.
• This role requires a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law. Employment is contingent on passing a post-offer pre-employment background check and a drug screen.
  
  

We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don’t limit your upload to a resume; show us what you’ve done.

• Your resume – one to two pages.
• A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.
• Links to 3-6 online samples of your work. Show us what you’ve produced or had a hand in that best reflects what you can do in your desired role.
  
  

It is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.

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