Job Description
Job Title: Reporter
Location: Shreveport-Bossier City
The Advocate, Louisiana’s biggest news organization, is looking for a reporter for its Shreveport newsroom. Shreveport – Bossier City is located in northwest Louisiana and is the third largest population center in the state. The area has much to offer from arts and culture to outdoor activities and festivals. Shreveport has its own food scene that boasts traditional Louisiana seafood, soul food and fine dining. This a beat that could have a bit of everything – breaking news, politics, crime, government and the colorful people and places that make our community a great place to be a journalist. We’re searching for someone interested in covering daily developments while pursuing larger enterprise stories in a competitive news market.
• Develop story ideas based on leads or as assigned by conducting research, investigating and observing.
• Write stories using proper grammar and following AP style guidelines.
• Rework pieces as requested by editors and update pieces as needed for ongoing or developing stories.
• Arrange and conduct interviews.
• Create relationships with members of the community and government agencies to develop access to credible sources for future stories.
• Quickly post stories online as appropriate and develop them further as needed.
• Use social media tools to develop, distribute and enhance stories.
• Help plan and execute the presentation of stories in a way that maximizes digital impact
• Regularly review metrics on story performance and develop story ideas based on top-performing content
• Meet all deadlines for projects as requested by editors
The Advocate is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to recruiting, developing, and promoting a diverse workforce while providing unique opportunities and career paths for our employees. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and experience levels to apply.
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, Life, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Paternity Leave, PTO and 401k Retirement Savings company match.
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