Breaking/Trending News Reporter

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our mission to strengthen and empower the communities we serve.
This position pays between $55,000 and $70,000 annually.
This is a remote position with a preference for candidates based in the San Antonio area.
Advance Local has an exciting opportunity for a Breaking and Trending News Reporter for LoneStarLive.com, a dynamic new brand from Advance Local, one of the largest privately held media companies in the United States
As a regional website, we seek a vibrant candidate who can identify and report news that appeals to a wide spectrum of audiences and who can flourish in a fast-paced, collaborative setting. Your work should inform, entertain, and challenge our readers.
A successful candidate will comfortably write about weather, opening and closing of businesses, and viral stories that capture our reader’s attention. Other must-have skills include robust news judgment, a keen understanding of social and SEO audiences, and the knack for uncovering stories that speak to the diverse audience.
What you’ll be doing:

• Generate original news and aggregate headlines from various news and social channels
• Collaborate closely with the Social Producer to break news and optimize our digital presence
• Manage multiple assignments simultaneously while delivering immediate and accurate reporting on major public safety and breaking news stories
• Craft engaging copy that not only resonates with readers, but also leverages SEO and social best practices

For this position, we are looking for a Reporter:

• Who can work with speed, creativity, accuracy and good judgment
• Really want to be first to report something
• Engage on social media platforms regularly and follow trends
• Are news junkies with a pulse on the big stories happening at any given time
• Have humility, relentless curiosity and bring passion to your reporting
• Have skills in digital storytelling via text, photo and video

Our ideal candidates will have the following:

• Degree in journalism or communications or equivalent education and related work experience with a proven ability in journalism reporting and writing
• Two or more years’ experience building, maintaining and engaging an active audience
• Ability to work independently under deadline pressure and prioritize tasks appropriately
• Solid understanding of news writing, journalistic ethics and story structure
• Demonstrated capability in capitalizing on high-value topics by engaging audiences in frequency and urgency
• Mastery of social media and digital interaction
• Proven ability to utilize a broad set of tools to tell stories and engage the audience

A successful candidate will be able to cover Breaking News in-person. Coverage includes the creation of Breaking News videos and live interviews for streaming on social media.
This job requires reliable transportation to meet with sources or cover events.
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