MassLive.com is hiring : Breaking News Reporter in Oklahoma City

Overview MassLive, the largest news site in Massachusetts, seeks a breaking news reporter to help us break news, attract readers and redefine journalism throughout the state.

This position pays between $50,000 to $60,000 annually.

Base pay range $50,000.00 / yr - $60,000.00 / yr

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Strengthening and empowering all of the communities we serve.

MassLive.com is the premier digital news, sports, and information site in Massachusetts. Our newsroom covers all of Massachusetts and strives to be a leader in digital news and community engagement.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS :

Degree in journalism or communications or equivalent education and work experience with a proven ability in journalism reporting and writing

Minimum two years\' experience

Proven 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

Proven ability to utilize a broad set of tools to tell stories and engage the audience

We have reporters throughout the state with offices in Springfield, Worcester and the Boston area. This reporter will be based in Massachusetts, either in Central (Worcester-area) or Eastern Massachusetts (Greater Boston).

There are no required in-office days for this position, however, attendance for occasional in-person news team and company-wide meetings is expected.

This position is Tuesday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This job requires reliable transportation to meet with sources and cover news.

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Advance Local Media offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package with options for healthcare including medical, dental and vision plans, mental health support options, flexible spending accounts, fertility assistance, a competitive 401(k) plan, generous paid time off, paid parental and caregiver leave and an employee assistance program to support work / life balance, optional legal assistance, life insurance options, and flexible holidays to honor cultural diversity.

MassLive.com is part of Advance Local Media, one of the largest media groups in the United States, operating the leading news and information companies in more than 20 cities, reaching 52+ million people monthly with 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.

MassLive.com is the premier digital news, sports, and information site in Massachusetts, and we’re growing. Our world-class sports journalism has been widely recognized; our mission is journalistic excellence on behalf of all of the communities we serve across our state. As an organization we aim to inform, engage, and entertain, as well as promote active participation in the exchange of news and ideas. Local news has never been more important. MassLive is dedicated to growing our reach and impact because knowledge—and knowledge of your local community in particular—improves people’s lives.

Advance Local Media 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, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Advance Local Media does not provide sponsorship for work visas or employment authorization in the United States. Only candidates who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered for this position.

Seniority level Associate

Employment type Full-time

Job function Writing / Editing

Industries

Online Media

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