General Assignment Reporter
InMaricopa
General Assignment Reporter
Full Time • InMaricopa
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.
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Benefits:
- Sick Time
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Wellness resources
InMaricopa is looking for a curious, versatile journalist who can cover the people, issues and events shaping Maricopa and Buckeye.
This is an on-site reporting position based in our offices in Maricopa and Buckeye. The nature of local journalism means reporters need to be available to report from the field, attend meetings and events, respond to breaking news and photograph assignments as they happen. This is not a primarily remote position.
The ideal candidate is a strong general assignment reporter with excellent photography skills and the curiosity to find stories beyond the obvious.
What you’ll cover
You’ll report on a wide range of topics, including:
- Local government and politics
- Public safety
- Business and economic development
- Education
- Growth and development
- Transportation and infrastructure
- Community events and issues
- The people and personalities of Maricopa and Buckeye
What you’ll do
- Report and write accurate, engaging stories across a broad range of beats.
- Attend city council meetings, public meetings, press conferences, community events and other assignments in person.
- Develop sources and generate original story ideas.
- Conduct interviews, review public records and provide context and accountability.
- Respond to breaking news and developing stories from the scene when needed.
- Take strong, publication-quality photographs as part of your reporting.
- Produce photo galleries and other visual storytelling when appropriate.
- Contribute to digital and social content as needed.
- Meet deadlines and manage multiple assignments independently.
- Work collaboratively with editors and other members of the newsroom.
Photography matters
Photography is an important part of this position, not an afterthought.
We’re looking for a reporter who can see the picture while they’re reporting the story. You should be comfortable composing photographs in the field, working with available light and capturing compelling images that add something meaningful to the journalism.
You should be able to independently photograph assignments and produce publication-ready images.
Video and multimedia experience is a plus, but excellent photography and reporting are the priorities.
What we’re looking for
- Strong reporting, interviewing and writing skills.
- Excellent photography skills and a strong understanding of composition, lighting and visual storytelling.
- Ability to work independently in the field and make sound news judgments.
- Comfort covering everything from a city council meeting to a breaking-news scene to a local business opening.
- Strong command of AP style and attention to detail.
- Ability to juggle multiple assignments and deadlines.
- Willingness to work on-site and travel throughout Maricopa and Buckeye for assignments.
- Journalism experience preferred; recent journalism graduates are welcome to apply.
- Familiarity with digital publishing, social media and photo-editing software is a plus.
- Video/multimedia experience is a plus.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
We’re looking for someone who is curious enough to find the story, persistent enough to report it and visually minded enough to show readers why it matters.
If you’re the kind of reporter who wants to get out of the office, talk to people, chase stories and be where the news is happening, we’d like to hear from you.
Why InMaricopa?
Why InMaricopa?
InMaricopa’s mission is to inform readers/viewers and enrich advertisers. Your role as advertising professional is critical to our ability to accomplish the latter. We take great pride in the positive impact we make on the (business) community.
We are the leader in the 90,000-person Maricopa market. We have 75,000-plus organic social media followers, a 20-year track record and stable of both print and digital products to serve our readers and advertisers. Our content is hyperlocal and hyperfocused.
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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