Johnson County Reporter (2929)
McClatchy
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Writing / Editing
Posted on July 18, 2022
We're looking for an aggressive, thoughtful state government reporter who can take readers through a fast-moving legislative session but who also has an eye for the big, impactful accountability pieces. Should understand how policy is made and be able to show how it touches the lives of our readers.
This position is temporarily remote work from home.
This position is temporarily remote work from home.
Description
Requirements:
The Kansas City Star is seeking a passionate, enterprising, and thoughtful reporter who can dig deeper and uncover the most impactful stories in the day's breaking news. This reporter would join a team at The Star dedicated to covering day-to-day breaking news within the community, with this position focused on Johnson County, Kansas, the most populous suburban area in our city.
The goal of this reporter will be to uncover and expand on news in the areas of city/county government, law enforcement and overall Johnson County life. The successful candidate will bring a watchdog eye to coverage of the county as well as a desire to tell as many stories as possible that illuminate the county's communities, its people and its relationship with the larger Kansas City metropolitan area.
This position is temporarily remote work from home.
The goal of this reporter will be to uncover and expand on news in the areas of city/county government, law enforcement and overall Johnson County life. The successful candidate will bring a watchdog eye to coverage of the county as well as a desire to tell as many stories as possible that illuminate the county's communities, its people and its relationship with the larger Kansas City metropolitan area.
This position is temporarily remote work from home.
Requirements:
- Prior professional work experience as a reporter
- The ability to write quickly, accurately and well
- A commitment to providing accurate information, both in fact and in
context - Solid news judgment and excellent journalism ethics
- An understanding of how to verify the authenticity of information,
sources, photos and video found through social media - A strong entrepreneurial spirit, deep curiosity and a strong sense of
urgency - A collaborative style that works comfortably as part of a team
operating both virtually and in person. - The ability to quickly master technology, including content management systems and storytelling tools
- Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field preferred
- Two years of professional reporting experience preferred