Reporter

The Post and Courier, South Carolinas statewide leader in award-winning news coverage, is seeking an energetic reporter to cover Richland County and the surrounding areas. We are looking for a journalist who will embrace our approach to insightful, enterprising coverage.

The position is based in Columbia, South Carolina, the capital city and home to one of our largest newsrooms. Reporters will find opportunities in a Pulitzer Prize-winning newsroom to do some of the best work of their career, limited only by their ambition and curiosity.

You are a strong candidate for this position if you know how to break news on your beat, can write with flair and will bring urgency when assigned to a breaking story, along with creative know-how to develop smart, quick-turn enterprise angles in those moments.

We value a narrative storytelling approach to in-depth reporting. Youll get a chance to grow in your craft as a writer and reporter, whether you are a veteran journalist or someone just launching your career.

The Post and Courier is a privately held newspaper that values its relationship with readers, believing in the idea that investing in journalism will lead to more readers and a sustainable business. We have built newsrooms throughout the state, seeking to fill a void in news deserts or areas where local news coverage has dramatically shrunk.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce story ideas from the assigned beat or from conversations with sources and other members of the community.

• Become immersed in the public-policy of Richland County and the surrounding area to craft informative and impactful stories about top issues and personalities.

• Delve into the growing and evolving business communities to report on individuals, organizations and trends that are shaping the area.

• Strategically issue FOIAs to assist in reporting, analyze the results and effectively use these materials in published articles.

• Coordinate your assignments and schedule with editors, keeping them well-informed about developments and potential challenges.

• Effectively use social media to engage the community.

• Develop and maintain photo and digital skills.

• Produce work that is accurate in fact, tone and implication. Understands libel law and the rules governing plagiarism.

• Effectively learn and use all job technology and systems.

• Learn and follow all department and company policies and procedures.

• Meet all assigned deadlines.

• Develop a list of knowledgeable, diverse sources.

• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements, minimum education level, and experience:

• Bachelors degree in Journalism, Communications or English preferred

• Experience in AP style writing

• Flexibility to adjust hours to cover breaking news or weekend and evening events

• Valid drivers license, good driving record, reliable and insured vehicle

• Reliable access to internet service

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong writing and editing in AP style skills

• Excellent social media skills

• Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills

• Good customer relation skills with the ability to easily and professionally speak and work with readers and the public daily

• Ability to react quickly to breaking news

• Ability to prioritize workload and self-manage projects, handle multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines

• Knowledge of the community and surrounding cities a plus

• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced ever-evolving industry and workplace

• Strong, professional work ethic

• Ability to work independently remotely, if necessary, in a suitable workspace that meets safety guidelines

Physical Requirements, Work Environment and Travel:

• Regularly required to sit for long periods of time; close eye work on computer screen; required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, bend and stoop; light to moderate lifting 1530 pounds.

• The worker is frequently subject to inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes, and is sometimes subject to adverse outside environmental conditions.

• Local travel is required.

The Post and Courier is an equal opportunity, drug-free workplace.