A media company believes that local news is more than just reporting facts; it's about stories that touch, surprise, or connect people. The region around a major city is bursting with these stories. That's why they are looking for someone curious, who understands the local communities and is ready to bring the news to life. Experience is not a requirement; coaching and training will be provided to develop the candidate into a local journalist.
What you will do. The region deserves a sharp eye. The mission is to find news, tell stories, and show the local community what is really happening.
- Make the local region your playground.
- Dive into diverse topics. From touching human stories, to guiding content, to hard news everyone needs to know.
- Collaborate with colleagues, photographers, news editors, and other creative minds to strengthen the news.
- Give the region's social media pages a fresh, current, and energetic vibe.
What they ask They are looking for someone with the drive to bring news, get to know people, and tell stories that resonate.
Profile
- Curious and easily approaches people. Knows what is happening with residents, entrepreneurs, politicians, etc.
- Has a special connection with the region, or is eager to discover it. Wants to become the face of the brand in their neighborhood.
- Writes fluently, clearly, and with a touch of personality.
- Deadlines energize you, and stress is seen as a challenge.
- Can work independently.
- Has a driver's license and transportation to be wherever the news happens.
- Likes a bit of chaos, but always knows how to bring structure and maintain an overview.
Practical
- A freelance collaboration at a market-conform rate.
- Coaching, training, and feedback moments to develop your journalistic skills.
- A dynamic environment where your ideas and energy truly make a difference.
- Colleagues who see you as the expert in regional news.
- A job you are proud of and with which you make an impact.
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