State House Reporter (MassLive.com)
Reporter.
At MassLive, we have no shortage of stories to chase. We’re seeking a reporter with a proven record of breaking news reporting, deep source building and producing pieces that promote conversation and prompt action.
The right candidate understands the importance of breaking news quickly and accurately, is versatile, can break down complex state-level politics and tell local readers why the latest bill matters to them personally and how it impacts their community.
This will be a fast-paced beat in a dynamic newsroom. MassLive is one of the largest news publications in Massachusetts. We thrive on delivering breaking news to readers wherever they are quickly as well as deep-dive investigative reporting projects.
This position will be based in Boston and work out of the Massachusetts State House. In a continually shifting media landscape shaped by declining revenues for many legacy companies, MassLive continues to make strategic investments in targeted growth areas and has continued to expand its statewide coverage to become the most read digital news site in the state and across all of New England.
You should apply to be our State House Reporter if you:
- LOVE politics
- Aren’t afraid to ask tough questions and hold government officials accountable
- Want to break news
- Can translate the minutiae of a budget into digestible, impactful stories
- Are a high-energy reporter who can work with efficiency, creativity, accuracy and good judgment
- Engage on social media platforms regularly and follow trends
- Are a news junkie with a pulse on the big stories happening at any given moment
- Have humility, a sense of humor, relentless curiosity and bring passion to your reporting
- Have skills in digital storytelling via text, photo and video
Job requirements include:
- Degree in journalism, communications, or related field
- Proven talent in journalism reporting and writing
- Experience building, maintaining and engaging an active audience
- Ability to work independently under deadline pressure and prioritize tasks appropriately
- Solid understanding of news writing, journalistic ethics and story structure
- Demonstrated capability in capitalizing on high-value topics by engaging audiences in frequency and urgency
- Mastery of social media and digital interaction
- Skills for utilizing a broad set of tools to tell stories and engage the audience
Advance Local Media offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off, flexible holidays and parental leave as well as options for your healthcare.
MassLive.com is one of the largest news and information websites in Massachusetts and was recently recognized as the best news site in New England by the New England Newspaper & Press Association. MassLive provides an essential 24/7 news, information and social interaction network. As an organization we aim to inform, engage and entertain, as well as promote active participation in the exchange of news and ideas because knowledge improves people's lives. We embrace new ideas and innovation.
MassLive.com is a part of Advance Local Media, one of the largest media groups in the United States, which operates the leading news and information companies in more than 20 cities, reaching 58+ million people monthly with our quality, real-time journalism and community engagement. Our company is built upon the values of Integrity, Customer-first, Inclusiveness, Collaboration and Forward-looking. For more information about Advance Local, please visit www.advancelocal.com.
Advance Local Media is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other category protected under federal, state or local law.