Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Patch.com is a leading provider of local news and information, serving over 1,200 communities across the United States. They are seeking a passionate, self-driven reporter to cover news in the Northern Virginia area, focusing on community stories and local events.
Responsibilities
- Develop content for five local news websites, ensuring coverage of important events, stories, and issues within your communities
- Report and write daily stories on local government, schools, businesses, crime, and community events
- Identify and cultivate sources within your communities to gather news and information effectively
- Determine the most relevant and engaging stories for your audience
- Plan and prioritize story mix, balancing breaking news, features, and enterprise reporting
- Consistently monitor for breaking news and report on urgent events as they happen
- Collaborate with fellow Patch editors in a fast-moving, remote newsroom environment
- Promote content through social media platforms
Skills
- Experience covering breaking news
- Strong writing and reporting skills
- Able to work independently
- Proficiency in social media platforms and understanding of SEO principles to promote content and maximize audience engagement
- An innate curiosity about local news and a passion for storytelling
- Able to collaborate effectively within a team
- Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Ancillary benefits
- 401(k)
- Unlimited discretionary time off (DTO)
- 10 paid holidays a year
- Paid parental leave
- Annual growth and development reviews
- Training and mentorship
Company Overview
Welcome to the official Patch LinkedIn page! Patch is a network of hyperlocal websites covering community news in 1,200+ towns across America. It was founded in 2008, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://www.patch.com.
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