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Features Reporter

Duluth, MN ยท On-site

$44K/yr

Job Summary The Duluth News Tribune is seeking a features reporter eager to dig into our area's bustling and diverse arts and entertainment scene. Whether it's covering one of our numerous music or ...

Features Reporter

Duluth, MN ยท On-site

$44K/yr

Job Summary The Duluth News Tribune is seeking a features reporter eager to dig into our area's bustling and diverse arts and entertainment scene. Whether it's covering one of our numerous music or ...

Reporter

Baton Rouge, LA ยท On-site

$23.50 - $32/hr

This beat requires a mix of quick-paced daily coverage, features and longer-term enterprise ... This reporter should be equally comfortable covering day-to-day developments and pursuing impactful ...

Morning Reporter

Kansas City, MO

$24 - $32.50/hr

... focused features o Performs special projects and other duties as assigned Requirements & Skills: o Bachelor's degree in Communication/Journalism or related degree required (equivalent years of ...

Morning Reporter

Kansas City, MO ยท On-site

$24 - $32.50/hr

... focused features o Performs special projects and other duties as assigned Requirements & Skills: o Bachelor's degree in Communication/Journalism or related degree required (equivalent years of ...

Morning Reporter

Kansas City, MO

$24 - $32.50/hr

... focused features o Performs special projects and other duties as assigned Requirements & Skills: o Bachelor's degree in Communication/Journalism or related degree required (equivalent years of ...

Books Reporter

New York, NY

$26.75 - $36.50/hr

The Wall Street Journal is seeking a reporter on its Features & WSJ. Magazine team to write consumer-facing book and literary-world features, report lively and prescient trend stories, and write ...

Senior Reporter, Finance

New York, NY ยท On-site

$110K - $150K/yr

Fortune is seeking a smart and versatile reporter to lead its finance coverage. This position ... This job will entail writing features for Fortune's iconic magazine but also requires someone ...

You will cover breaking news and produce larger think pieces and cutting-edge features. * You will ... Experience working as a reporter in high-pressure, deadline-driven newsrooms * A strong ...

Reporter

Los Angeles, CA ยท On-site +1

$80K - $90K/yr

The reporter would be responsible for writing several original web stories per week and produce in-depth features for the website and our monthly magazine. The ideal candidate will have an interest ...

The reporter would be responsible for writing several original web stories per week and produce in-depth features for the website and our monthly magazine. The ideal candidate will have an interest ...

... features about the regional food scene. This reporter will be able to develop sources and do ... enterprise reporting without relying on PR, and write with clarity, precision and depth. Candidates ...

... features about the regional food scene. This reporter will be able to develop sources and do ... enterprise reporting without relying on PR, and write with clarity, precision and depth. Candidates ...

... features about the regional food scene. This reporter will be able to develop sources and do ... enterprise reporting without relying on PR, and write with clarity, precision and depth. Candidates ...

... features about the regional food scene. This reporter will be able to develop sources and do ... enterprise reporting without relying on PR, and write with clarity, precision and depth. Candidates ...

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How much do features reporter jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for features reporter in the United States is $61,828.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,000.00 and $63,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges a Features Reporter faces when developing in-depth stories?

Features Reporters often encounter challenges such as finding unique angles on well-covered topics, securing interviews with hard-to-reach sources, and balancing in-depth research with tight deadlines. Additionally, they must craft engaging narratives that resonate with diverse audiences while adhering to editorial guidelines. Collaboration with editors, photographers, and designers is essential to ensure the story is visually compelling and accurately presented.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Features Reporter, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Features Reporter, you need excellent writing, research, and interviewing skills, often supported by a journalism degree or related experience. Familiarity with content management systems, digital publishing tools, and multimedia storytelling techniques is typically required. Curiosity, creativity, and strong interpersonal skills help you uncover unique angles and build rapport with sources. These skills are crucial for producing engaging, well-researched stories that attract and retain readership in a competitive media landscape.

What is the difference between Features Reporter vs News Reporter?

AspectFeatures ReporterNews Reporter
Primary FocusIn-depth feature stories, human interest, profilesBreaking news, current events, timely reporting
Work EnvironmentLonger deadlines, investigative work, feature sectionsFast-paced, deadline-driven, newsrooms
Required SkillsStorytelling, research, interviewing, writingQuick reporting, fact-checking, concise writing
Common UsageMagazines, special sections, lifestyle outletsDaily newspapers, news websites

Features Reporters focus on in-depth, human-interest stories and profiles, often working on longer-term projects. News Reporters concentrate on timely, breaking news and current events, requiring quick turnaround and concise reporting. While both roles involve strong writing and interviewing skills, their work environments and story types differ significantly.

What are features reporters?

Features reporters are journalists who specialize in writing in-depth articles that go beyond breaking news. They focus on storytelling, human interest pieces, profiles, and trend analysis, often providing context and background to help readers understand broader issues. Unlike news reporters, features reporters have more flexibility in their writing style and can explore topics in greater detail, crafting engaging narratives that inform and entertain. Their work is typically found in the features, lifestyle, or magazine sections of newspapers and digital publications.
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Infographic showing various Features Reporter job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 33% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 50% Contract. Highlights an 68% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 31% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $61,828 per year, or $29.7 per hour.
Features Reporter

$44K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago


Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
The Duluth News Tribune has been serving Duluth and northeastern Minnesota since 1869, delivering impactful and award-winning local journalism in one of the most distinctive regions in the upper Midwest. Based on the shores of Lake Superior, Duluth offers a rare mix of professional opportunity and unmatched outdoor living, with miles of trails, lakefront access, and year-round recreation that is woven directly into daily life. From hiking and biking to skiing, sailing, and exploring the North Shore, it's a place where work-life balance isn't just a buzzword - it's a way of life. The Duluth News Tribune is deeply rooted in a community that values local storytelling and civic engagement, and is part of Forum Communications Company, a fifth-generation, family-owned media organization with more than 20 publications across the Upper Midwest, collectively reaching more than 5 million readers each month.
Job Summary
The Duluth News Tribune is seeking a features reporter eager to dig into our area's bustling and diverse arts and entertainment scene. Whether it's covering one of our numerous music or film festivals, tracking the weekend's best entertainment options, or giving our readers the scoop on the hottest new restaurant in town, the ideal candidate is passionate about storytelling, adept at producing content on multiple platforms, enjoys newsroom collaboration and thrives in an innovative atmosphere.
Essential Functions
  • Receive assignments from the Managing Editor or generate story ideas and field news tips for development into feature and news stories.
  • Conduct interviews with sources, both in person and via the telephone.
  • Gather and verify factual information regarding stories through observation and research.
  • Organize material, determine emphasis, and write stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
  • Proofread department sections in rotation with other writers.
  • Review film and music performances, and music recordings.
  • Supply ideas for special sections, cover design and help copy editors locate materials and/or develop artwork.
  • Occasionally, use a camera to take photographs for publication.
  • Maintain prompt and reliable attendance.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
  • Ability to effectively present information to other employees, top management and public groups.
  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to listen, interview and take accurate notes and write accurate, clear, and concise stories.
  • Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented.
  • Computer skills in word processing and content management systems.
  • Ability to handle sensitive and emotional situations, maintain confidentiality, balance demands, set priorities and manage multiple issues/projects at a time.
  • Knowledge of Freedom of Information Act and libel laws.
  • Know how to use video and camera equipment and edit photos.
  • Layout and editing of content.
  • A minimum of 1 year of experience in arts and entertainment writing.

Forum Communications Company is a family-owned media and technology leader with more than a century of delivering trusted, quality journalism and innovative business solutions. Storytelling is at the heart of who we are, but today, we're so much more than a newspaper. As one of the Upper Midwest's leading media organizations, we're driving the future across print and digital news, sports streaming, technology, broadcasting, commercial printing, and full-service agency advertising.
Forum Communications Company offers the following to all Full-Time and 32-Hour Benefited employees:
  • Health, dental, and vision packages
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
  • Additional options for critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
  • Retirement benefits with company match
  • Generous PTO and paid volunteer hours

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. FCC currently does not offer employer sponsorship.
Salary Description
$44,508.88/year