New York, NY · Hybrid
$65K - $95K/yr
Breaking News Reporter Location: Hybrid/Remote TheMessenger is seeking dynamic and experienced breaking news reporter to join our newsroom team. As a breaking news reporter, you will be responsible ...
New York, NY · Hybrid
$65K - $95K/yr
Breaking News Reporter Location: Hybrid/Remote TheMessenger is seeking dynamic and experienced breaking news reporter to join our newsroom team. As a breaking news reporter, you will be responsible ...
Southfield, MI · On-site
The reporter should be capable of shooting and editing a quality news package meeting the standards of the market. This means if called upon the reporter could use a phone camera to gather news and ...
Southfield, MI · On-site
The reporter should be capable of shooting and editing a quality news package meeting the standards of the market. This means if called upon the reporter could use a phone camera to gather news and ...
Auburn, NY · Hybrid
News Reporter The Citizen is looking for a reporter to work with its award-winning staff in Auburn. We cover the Cayuga County area of Central New York, which along with the city of Auburn includes ...
Auburn, NY · Hybrid
News Reporter The Citizen is looking for a reporter to work with its award-winning staff in Auburn. We cover the Cayuga County area of Central New York, which along with the city of Auburn includes ...
Southfield, MI · On-site
$33/hr
The reporter should be capable of shooting and editing a quality news package meeting the standards of the market. This means if called upon the reporter could use a phone camera to gather news and ...
Southfield, MI · On-site
$33/hr
The reporter should be capable of shooting and editing a quality news package meeting the standards of the market. This means if called upon the reporter could use a phone camera to gather news and ...
Southfield, MI · On-site
$33/hr
The reporter should be capable of shooting and editing a quality news package meeting the standards of the market. This means if called upon the reporter could use a phone camera to gather news and ...
Southfield, MI · On-site
$33/hr
The reporter should be capable of shooting and editing a quality news package meeting the standards of the market. This means if called upon the reporter could use a phone camera to gather news and ...
Fresno, CA · On-site
$50K - $60K/yr
KSEE24/CBS47 in beautiful Fresno, California is hiring a news reporter to join our team. We are looking for someone who thrives covering breaking news but also knows how to dig beneath the police ...
Fresno, CA · On-site
$50K - $60K/yr
KSEE24/CBS47 in beautiful Fresno, California is hiring a news reporter to join our team. We are looking for someone who thrives covering breaking news but also knows how to dig beneath the police ...
New Orleans, LA · On-site
WDSU-TV, the NBC affiliate in New Orleans, Louisiana, is looking for a Reporter that excels in breaking news and creates compelling live shots. We are looking for a strong, take-charge reporter who ...
New Orleans, LA · On-site
WDSU-TV, the NBC affiliate in New Orleans, Louisiana, is looking for a Reporter that excels in breaking news and creates compelling live shots. We are looking for a strong, take-charge reporter who ...
Baltimore, MD · On-site
$50K - $80K/yr
Description The Baltimore Sun is looking for aggressive, curious reporters who want to break news, expose wrongdoing, and hold powerful institutions accountable. We're seeking journalists who move ...
Baltimore, MD · On-site
$50K - $80K/yr
Description The Baltimore Sun is looking for aggressive, curious reporters who want to break news, expose wrongdoing, and hold powerful institutions accountable. We're seeking journalists who move ...
Laredo, TX · On-site
News Reporter Laredo, TX, United States The Laredo Morning Times serves the local community by delivering trusted, timely and in-depth coverage. We are seeking a reporter who is passionate about ...
Laredo, TX · On-site
News Reporter Laredo, TX, United States The Laredo Morning Times serves the local community by delivering trusted, timely and in-depth coverage. We are seeking a reporter who is passionate about ...
Fresno, CA · On-site
$50K - $60K/yr
KSEE24/CBS47 in beautiful Fresno, California is hiring a news reporter to join our team. We are looking for someone who thrives covering breaking news but also knows how to dig beneath the police ...
Fresno, CA · On-site
$50K - $60K/yr
KSEE24/CBS47 in beautiful Fresno, California is hiring a news reporter to join our team. We are looking for someone who thrives covering breaking news but also knows how to dig beneath the police ...
New Orleans, LA · On-site
WDSU-TV, the NBC affiliate in New Orleans, Louisiana, is looking for a Reporter that excels in breaking news and creates compelling live shots. We are looking for a strong, take-charge reporter who ...
New Orleans, LA · On-site
WDSU-TV, the NBC affiliate in New Orleans, Louisiana, is looking for a Reporter that excels in breaking news and creates compelling live shots. We are looking for a strong, take-charge reporter who ...
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Chambersburg, PA · Remote
$1.0K - $24K/yr
We are seeking a motivated, community-minded Part-Time News Reporter / Writer to join our team covering Hagerstown, MD, Chambersburg PA and Waynesboro PA and surrounding areas. In this role, you will ...
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Chambersburg, PA · Remote
$1.0K - $24K/yr
We are seeking a motivated, community-minded Part-Time News Reporter / Writer to join our team covering Hagerstown, MD, Chambersburg PA and Waynesboro PA and surrounding areas. In this role, you will ...
Veteran-friendly
New Orleans, LA · On-site
WDSU-TV, the NBC affiliate in New Orleans, Louisiana, is looking for a Reporter that excels in breaking news and creates compelling live shots. We are looking for a strong, take-charge reporter who ...
New Orleans, LA · On-site
WDSU-TV, the NBC affiliate in New Orleans, Louisiana, is looking for a Reporter that excels in breaking news and creates compelling live shots. We are looking for a strong, take-charge reporter who ...
$50K - $60K/yr
KSEE24/CBS47 in beautiful Fresno, California is hiring a news reporter to join our team. We are looking for someone who thrives covering breaking news but also knows how to dig beneath the police ...
$50K - $60K/yr
KSEE24/CBS47 in beautiful Fresno, California is hiring a news reporter to join our team. We are looking for someone who thrives covering breaking news but also knows how to dig beneath the police ...
Laredo, TX · On-site
News Reporter Laredo, TX, United States The Laredo Morning Times serves the local community by delivering trusted, timely and in-depth coverage. We are seeking a reporter who is passionate about ...
Laredo, TX · On-site
News Reporter Laredo, TX, United States The Laredo Morning Times serves the local community by delivering trusted, timely and in-depth coverage. We are seeking a reporter who is passionate about ...
New Orleans, LA · On-site
WDSU-TV, the NBC affiliate in New Orleans, Louisiana, is looking for a Reporter that excels in breaking news and creates compelling live shots. We are looking for a strong, take-charge reporter who ...
New Orleans, LA · On-site
WDSU-TV, the NBC affiliate in New Orleans, Louisiana, is looking for a Reporter that excels in breaking news and creates compelling live shots. We are looking for a strong, take-charge reporter who ...
WDSU-TV, the NBC affiliate in New Orleans, Louisiana, is looking for a Reporter that excels in breaking news and creates compelling live shots. We are looking for a strong, take-charge reporter who ...
WDSU-TV, the NBC affiliate in New Orleans, Louisiana, is looking for a Reporter that excels in breaking news and creates compelling live shots. We are looking for a strong, take-charge reporter who ...
New Orleans, LA · On-site
WDSU-TV, the NBC affiliate in New Orleans, Louisiana, is looking for a Reporter that excels in breaking news and creates compelling live shots. We are looking for a strong, take-charge reporter who ...
New Orleans, LA · On-site
WDSU-TV, the NBC affiliate in New Orleans, Louisiana, is looking for a Reporter that excels in breaking news and creates compelling live shots. We are looking for a strong, take-charge reporter who ...
WDSU-TV, the NBC affiliate in New Orleans, Louisiana, is looking for a Reporter that excels in breaking news and creates compelling live shots. We are looking for a strong, take-charge reporter who ...
WDSU-TV, the NBC affiliate in New Orleans, Louisiana, is looking for a Reporter that excels in breaking news and creates compelling live shots. We are looking for a strong, take-charge reporter who ...
Laredo, TX · On-site
News Reporter Laredo, TX, United States The Laredo Morning Times serves the local community by delivering trusted, timely and in-depth coverage. We are seeking a reporter who is passionate about ...
Laredo, TX · On-site
News Reporter Laredo, TX, United States The Laredo Morning Times serves the local community by delivering trusted, timely and in-depth coverage. We are seeking a reporter who is passionate about ...
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| Aspect | News Reporter | Journalist |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or related field | Similar; often requires a degree in journalism, communications, or related fields |
| Work Environment | Field reporting, newsrooms, on-location coverage | Varies; includes reporting, feature writing, editing, and research |
| Industry Usage | Primarily in news organizations, TV, radio, online media | Broader; includes print, digital, broadcast, and investigative roles |
News reporters focus on gathering and delivering timely news stories, often working in the field or newsroom. Journalists have a broader scope, including investigative work, feature articles, and in-depth reporting across various media. While both roles require similar credentials and work environments, journalists may engage in a wider range of storytelling and research activities.
A news reporter is a journalist that delivers the news via TV broadcast, radio, digital media or print. As a news reporter, your duties can vary significantly based on the medium in which you work. However, many of your core responsibilities remain the same. These include working with a team of other news professionals to research current events, organizing your data into an accurate report of the events, and delivering said report in an engaging and understandable manner. If you work in a written medium, you polish the report into a readable article. If you and your team are researching breaking news, your goal is to get the facts out as soon as possible.
$65K - $95K/yr
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The Messenger is a new digital media company whose mission it is to deliver accurate, balanced, non-partisan reporting across every subject, from news, politics and business to sports and entertainment.
Job Title: Breaking News Reporter
Location: Hybrid/Remote
TheMessenger is seeking dynamic and experienced breaking news reporter to join our newsroom team. As a breaking news reporter, you will be responsible for delivering timely and accurate news updates to our readers. You will be assigned to work in the area of your expertise either news, politics, business, sports or entertainment. You will be required to write and publish stories quickly and accurately while adhering to high journalistic standards. The positions include hybrid office schedules for those in the New York, Los Angeles or Washington DC metro areas, and fully remote for those elsewhere.
Responsibilities:
Cover breaking news stories and events across a wide range of topics
Conduct research and interviews to gather information and verify facts
Write compelling news articles and headlines that engage readers and meet SEO requirements
Understand the importance of social media to promote and share news content
interpret and analyze data analytics to optimize news content performance
Collaborate with other reporters and editors to coordinate coverage and ensure consistency in tone and style
Maintain a strong network of sources and contacts to stay ahead of breaking news stories
Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field
Two to five years of experience as a breaking news reporter in a fast-paced newsroom environment
Strong news judgment, excellent writing skills, and ability to work under tight deadlines
Comfortable working in a team environment and collaborating with other reporters and editors
**Salary range for this role is $65,000 to $95,000 per year**
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified candidates to apply for this position regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.
