City Reporter

Work at a newspaper that is truly making a difference in its community – and have fun reporting the news in a fast-paced, supportive environment with experienced mentors there to guide you. 

Midland Daily News is seeking a highly motivated City Reporter to cover local government, business and community news in Midland, Bay City and the surrounding area. 

We are looking for a journalist who can deliver stories quickly and accurately, who is curious about and interested in the communities they cover, and who has a proven ability to connect with sources. This journalist is responsible for creating content with our digital audience in mind, whether that is breaking news, a long-term enterprise project or a feature profile. 

What you will do:

• Learn and employ all techniques for effective digital storytelling and SEO.
• Maintain clear communication with editors. 
• Meet daily deadlines.
• Contribute to a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration. 

What we require:

• Degree in journalism, communications or related field.
• Some experience in news reporting.
• An interest in covering city politics and business. 
• Analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Strong reporting, writing, organizational and time management skills. 
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced newsroom and reprioritize assignments as news breaks.

About the Midland Daily News

The Midland Daily News, a subsidiary of Hearst, is a daily newspaper that serves Midland County, Michigan. The offices for the paper are located at 219 East Main Street in downtown Midland; the paper is widely circulated around Midland County. The newspaper also prints the school newspaper for Herbert Henry Dow High School

 

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