General Assignment Reporter

The Virginian-Pilot

Norfolk, VA, United States
Hybrid
Strong news judgment
Community-focused storytelling
Policy issue reporting
The Virginian-Pilot is hiring a general assignment reporter to cover regional issues in Hampton Roads, focusing on community storytelling and policy impacts. The ideal candidate will have a strong journalism background and a passion for creating diverse content across multiple platforms

Job Summary

  • The role involves uncovering and reporting on stories relevant to Hampton Roads residents while translating how policy affects everyday people.
  • Candidates must be able to produce diverse content including breaking news, features, explanatory stories, photos, videos, and social media updates.
  • The organization is dedicated to serving readers with innovative journalism in a collaborative environment where journalists can thrive.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The Virginian-Pilot is hiring a general assignment reporter to cover regional issues in Hampton Roads, focusing on community storytelling and policy impacts. The ideal candidate will have a strong journalism background and a passion for creating diverse content across multiple platforms.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strong news judgment
  • Community-focused storytelling
  • Policy issue reporting
  • Multi-format content creation
  • Collaborative team approach

Nice-to-have

  • Data analysis skills
  • Thought-provoking trends
  • In-depth investigative reporting
  • Digital-savvy mindset

Key Requirements

  • College degree preferred
  • At least two years of daily journalism experience
  • Valid driver's license required
  • Pass pre-employment background check
  • Pass MVR check

Work Rights

Not specified

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