Reporter - Rock Hill

Description

The Post and Courier, South Carolina’s statewide leader in award-winning news coverage, is seeking an energetic reporter to cover York County. We are looking for a journalist who will embrace our approach to insightful, enterprising coverage.

The position is based in Rock Hill, South Carolina, a fast-growing suburb of Charlotte, North Carolina. Reporters will find opportunities in a Pulitzer Prize-winning newsroom to do some of the best work of their career, limited only by their ambition and curiosity.

You are a strong candidate for this position if you know how to break news on your beat, can write with flair and will bring urgency when assigned to a breaking story, along with creative know-how to develop smart, quick-turn enterprise angles in those moments.

We value a narrative storytelling approach to in-depth reporting. You’ll get a chance to grow in your craft as a writer and reporter, whether you are a veteran journalist or someone just launching your career.

The Post and Courier is a privately held newspaper that values its relationship with readers, believing in the idea that investing in journalism will lead to more readers and a sustainable business. We have built newsrooms throughout the state, seeking to fill a void in news deserts or areas where local news coverage has dramatically shrunk.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce story ideas from the assigned beat or from conversations with sources and other members of the community.
• Become immersed in the public-policy of York County and Rock Hill to craft informative and impactful stories about top issues and personalities.
• Delve into the growing and evolving business and arts communities to report on individuals, organizations and trends that are shaping the area.
• Strategically issue FOIAs to assist in reporting, analyze the results and effectively use these materials in published articles.
• Coordinate your assignments and schedule with editors, keeping them well-informed about developments and potential challenges.
• Effectively use social media to engage the community.
• Develop and maintain photo and digital skills.
• Produce work that is accurate in fact, tone and implication. Understands libel law and the rules governing plagiarism.
• Effectively learn and use all job technology and systems.
• Learn and follow all department and company policies and procedures.
• Meet all assigned deadlines.
• Develop a list of knowledgeable, diverse sources.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Requirements, minimum education level, and experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications or English preferred
• Experience in AP style writing
• Flexibility to adjust hours to cover breaking news or weekend and evening events
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, reliable and insured vehicle
• Reliable access to internet service

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Strong writing and editing in AP style skills
• Excellent social media skills 
• Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills 
• Good customer relation skills with the ability to easily and professionally speak and work with readers and the public daily
• Ability to react quickly to breaking news
• Ability to prioritize workload and self-manage projects, handle multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines
• Knowledge of the community and surrounding cities a plus
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced ever-evolving industry and workplace
• Strong, professional work ethic
• Ability to work independently remotely, if necessary, in a suitable workspace that meets safety guidelines

Physical Requirements, Work Environment and Travel: 

• Regularly required to sit for long periods of time; close eye work on computer screen; required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, bend and stoop; light to moderate lifting 15–30 pounds.
• The worker is frequently subject to inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes, and is sometimes subject to adverse outside environmental conditions.
• Local travel is required. 

The Post and Courier is an equal opportunity, drug-free workplace.