Job Description
Job Overview:
The Lowell Sun, a subsidiary of MediaNews Group, is seeking a Reporter to join the team! MediaNews Group offers news reporting and third party advertising and marketing opportunities through its multi-platform products which include: web, mobile, tablet, and print. We are one of the largest media groups in the U.S., serving high-value audiences and connecting advertisers to them. MNG publishes award-winning content (49 Pulitzers) that amasses and engages a nationwide audience via 800 multi-media platforms including web, mobile, social, and print. We are transforming the news industry.
*This role is remote however, the candidate must be local to the Lowell/Chelmsford area*
Essential Functions
Produces 7-10 stories a week for print and web for daily newspaper
Primarily covers area towns Chelmsford, Littleton and Westford -- local government and community news
Will covers Lowell stories as needed
Contributes spot photography
Competencies & Skills
High School diploma or equivalent required, Associate's degree preferred (with comparable experience) in journalism or related field.
Experience in reporting breaking news, politics, features, or enterprise is preferred.
Experience in both photography and video, and a willingness to experiment with new storytelling tools and social media approaches.
Strong writing across a variety of story types.
A mindset to put the reader first.
Some experience in copy editing a bonus.
Curiosity is a must.
Work Environment
40-hour week, infrequent overtime; must be willing to work nights and weekends at times
This job is remote but can operate in a professional office environment and at the Company and client sites for business meetings and presentations. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms and requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies up to 30 pounds.
Other Duties
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
