Express Desk Reporter, Ri - Providence, United States - Boston Globe Media Partners

Boston Globe Media Partners

Verified Company

Providence, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

The Boston Globe is hiring an Express Desk reporter to focus on Rhode Island, a critical part of our regional expansion.

This reporter will primarily cover breaking and spot news and write creative stories intended for a digital audience, both on our website and on various social media platforms.

They must be able to write quickly, clearly, and accurately, and cover a wide range of in-the-moment topics.

Responsibilities:

Report and write multiple short news stories each day on topics including crime, politics, education, arts, business, health, the environment, and more.
Scour social media, TV news, community forums, and national news outlets for trending and interesting ideas to localize for our Rhode Island audience.
Cooperate and collaborate with the rest of the Globe Rhode Island team in covering breaking news events
Work closely with editors and writers on the Express Desk in Boston, as well as with the Audience Development team to amplify and promote Rhode Island stories.
Monitor analytics and metrics to surface trends and hone our coverage of Rhode Island news.

Qualifications:

At least 35 years experience as a journalist at a major market or publication
Ability to write clean, compelling copy on tight deadlines
Appetite for writing multiple stories on a variety of topics each day
Digitally savvy and familiar with audience analytics
Curious, creative, and eager to explore
An eye for good stories that transcend location
Multimedia experience especially in audio, video, and social mediabased storytelling is a plus
A willingness to adapt and be audience focused, with a curious mindset and a commitment to creating an inclusive work environment

This reporter will also work closely with Express Desk editors and writers and the audience development team in the Globe's Boston office, which may require occasional trips to Boston.

Some night and weekend work may be required, as news dictates.

Please submit examples of your work (clips, links to online content, or a link to your digital portfolio) along with a cover letter when you apply.

This position is a union position covered by a collective bargaining agreement with the Boston Newspaper Guild.

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