What are the responsibilities and job description for the News Reporter position at Hearst?
News Reporter
Reporters at the Laredo Morning Times service the community by providing the most up-to-date and informative content possible. Ideal candidates should be passionate about journalism, have excellent writing ability, and be strong editors. Applicants should be inquisitive about good observation, deduction, and investigative skills while being able to handle strict deadlines and write compelling stories in AP style.
Responsibilities
- Write and format stories for our newspaper online site.
- Research assigned reporting groups.
- Building working relationships with the community.
- Build a social media presence by posting content and engaging with the audience.
- Take photos, and edit phones and videos for stories.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- At least one year of experience is preferred but recent graduates with experience. through internships or their student newspapers are encouraged to apply.
- Ideal candidates should be curious, determined, organized, and driven.
About Laredo Morning News
The Laredo Morning Times, founded in 1881, is one of the oldest newspapers in Texas. It was acquired by Hearst in 1984. Tiempo de Laredo, part of the LMT family, is a Spanish-language daily that includes sports and feature pages as well as local, state, national, and international news.
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