McClatchy is hiring : Growth and Development Reporter in Boise

Overview

The Idaho Statesman seeks an enterprising growth and development reporter to join its award-winning newsroom in Boise, one of the fastest-growing metro areas in America.

Our growth and development reporter will focus on all the ways our community is changing—from housing affordability to the real estate market to major new developments and the issues our community faces because of growth.

Join the newsroom that explained why the government isn’t helping employees with unpaid wage claims, explored the past of the man accused of taking hundreds of thousands of dollars from the Idaho American Legion, and produced an in-depth look at the ramifications of the reopening of a Central Idaho mine. At the Idaho Statesman, we put a premium on breaking stories first as well as investing in hard-nosed accountability journalism that our audience can’t get anywhere else.

Our journalism focuses on local communities, and in that role we spotlight problems, highlight solutions and make a difference — all the reasons you got into journalism. We are part of McClatchy Media, a digitally driven company focused on innovation, with newsrooms in 30 communities in the United States.

Our newsroom is located in a vibrant capital that lands on many best-of lists for its quality of life. Our community features a 27,000-student state university, unique restaurants, an outdoor-recreation culture and a lively arts scene.

Responsibilities

• In this growth and development role, focus on stories that build readership.
• Build engaging multimedia storytelling skills.
• Demonstrate speed, competitiveness and SEO savvy.
• Work well in a team environment.
• Live within 35 miles of Boise City Hall.

What you’ll bring

The successful candidate should meet many, though not necessarily all, of the following requirements :

What we’ll bring

As a journalist at McClatchy, you will join a supportive, flexible, collaborative team. McClatchy strives to be an employer of choice, and our benefits package is made with this goal in mind. With a focus on health, well-being, wealth and daily life, our package options include health care coverage for employees and their families, financial protection from expected and unexpected expenses, multiple no-cost wellness resources and even coverage for four-legged friends.

Our overall benefits package also includes a 401(k) with employer match, competitive paid time off and corporate holidays, and a variety of mental health benefits. With an excellent support team and focus on your well-being as a top corporate strategy, McClatchy provides benefits to support you and your family in achieving your health and wellness goals. For more information on McClatchy\'s benefit plan, please visit McClatchyLivewell.com.

How to apply

To apply, include a persuasive cover letter, your resume and four to six examples of your best work.

About McClatchy Media

The McClatchy Media Co. features a portfolio of vibrant and trusted news, lifestyle, entertainment brands and a robust retail distribution network. Our iconic local news brands such as the Miami Herald, The Kansas City Star and The Sacramento Bee have collectively earned 57 Pulitzer prizes and are complemented by popular lifestyle and entertainment brands such as Us Weekly and Woman’s World. Together, our brands reach more than 100 million unique visitors a month. The McClatchy Retail Network, our distribution and logistics arm, offers delivery to more than 56,000 retail locations weekly.

Salary / Compensation : $47,000 - $50,000 per year

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