General Assignment Reporter
InBuckeye
General Assignment Reporter
Part Time • InBuckeye
At both InMaricopa and InBuckeye, our mission is to inform readers/viewers and enrich advertisers. We take great pride in the positive impact we make on the (business) community. InBuckeye is a hyperlocal multimedia company serving Buckeye, Ariz. (population 119,000), the fastest-growing city in America. It serves readers and advertisers via print, digital and social media and is the younger sibling of InMaricopa, which was founded in 2004 and dominates the 90,000-plus Maricopa, Ariz. market. Between both companies, we have over 90,000-plus organic social media followers, a 15-year track record and stable of both print and digital products to serve our readers and advertisers. Our content is hyperlocal and hyperfocused.
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Training & development
- Opportunity for advancement
InMaricopa and InBuckeye are seeking curious, versatile journalists to help tell the stories of two of Arizona’s fastest-growing communities through reporting, photography and digital storytelling.
This position is ideal for an early-career reporter or experienced journalist who enjoys covering a wide range of topics and producing content across multiple platforms. The successful candidate will report on local government, public safety, business, education, growth and development, community events and feature stories while helping expand InMaricopa’s visual and digital storytelling.
We’re looking for someone who is excited about community journalism, comfortable working independently and eager to connect readers with the people, issues and events shaping Maricopa.
Responsibilities
- Report and write accurate, engaging stories for digital publication.
- Cover city government, public safety, business, schools, community events and breaking news.
- Develop sources and generate original story ideas.
- Attend public meetings and community events.
- Capture high-quality photos to accompany stories, galleries and special projects.
- Produce short-form video content for digital and social media platforms when appropriate.
- Assist with social media storytelling and audience engagement.
- Meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy, fairness and strong news judgment.
Qualifications
- Degree in journalism, communications or a related field preferred.
- Strong reporting, interviewing and writing skills.
- Familiarity with AP style.
- Photography experience required.
- Experience shooting and editing video a plus.
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva or similar content-creation tools is a plus.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple assignments and adapt to changing priorities.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is a strong storyteller who understands that great community journalism goes beyond the written word. We want someone who can identify compelling stories, ask thoughtful questions, capture meaningful images and help engage audiences across digital platforms.
Experience covering local government, business, education or public safety is a plus, but we are equally interested in candidates who demonstrate strong reporting instincts, curiosity and a willingness to learn.
Why InMaricopa and InBuckeye?
Our mission is to inform readers/viewers and enrich advertisers. Your role as a multimedia reporter is critical to our ability to accomplish the latter. We take great pride in the positive impact we make on the (business) community.
We believe in:
- An informed citizenry.
- Holding ourselves and others accountable.
- The success of deserving businesses.
- Uniting our community.
Our core values are non-negotiable and the easiest way to determine whether a career with us is right for you. They are:
- Integrity
- Accountability
- Open, honest and real-time communication
- Prosperity for clients, community, company and employees
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Three to five writing samples
- Five to 10 photography samples
- Links to video work or multimedia projects (if available)
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
At both InMaricopa and InBuckeye, our mission is to inform readers/viewers and enrich advertisers. We take great pride in the positive impact we make on the (business) community.
InBuckeye is a hyperlocal multimedia company serving Buckeye, Ariz. (population 119,000), the fastest-growing city in America. It serves readers and advertisers via print, digital and social media and is the younger sibling of InMaricopa, which was founded in 2004 and dominates the 90,000-plus Maricopa, Ariz. market. We have 75,000-plus organic social media followers, a 15-year track record and stable of both print and digital products to serve our readers and advertisers. Our content is hyperlocal and hyperfocused.
We believe in:
An informed citizenry.
Holding ourselves and others accountable.
The success of deserving businesses.
Uniting our community.
Our core values are non-negotiable and the easiest way to determine whether a career with InMaricopa is right for you. They are:
Integrity
Accountability
Open, honest and real-time communication
Prosperity for our clients, community and company
InBuckeye is a hyperlocal multimedia company serving Buckeye, Ariz. (population 119,000), the fastest-growing city in America. It serves readers and advertisers via print, digital and social media and is the younger sibling of InMaricopa, which was founded in 2004 and dominates the 90,000-plus Maricopa, Ariz. market. We have 75,000-plus organic social media followers, a 15-year track record and stable of both print and digital products to serve our readers and advertisers. Our content is hyperlocal and hyperfocused.
We believe in:
An informed citizenry.
Holding ourselves and others accountable.
The success of deserving businesses.
Uniting our community.
Our core values are non-negotiable and the easiest way to determine whether a career with InMaricopa is right for you. They are:
Integrity
Accountability
Open, honest and real-time communication
Prosperity for our clients, community and company
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