McClatchy
Charlotte, NC, USA
McClatchy Media is seeking an audience-focused reporter to join its collaborative and hard-working Charlotte Observer newsroom as a service journalism reporter.
The reporter will be based in the fast-growing Charlotte metro area, joining a reporting group that is fun, team-oriented and always looking for new ways to reach readers and tell the unique stories of the Queen City.
The service journalism team is focused on utility journalism with a mission to help local readers navigate day-to-day life. Service journalists use an accessible approach to write explainers, Q&As, fact checks and answer questions locally trending online. Reporters in this role also contribute to local and regional news and breaking news coverage.
This reporter should be able to craft stories based on local users’ needs and interests, engage directly with readers online and potentially in person.
The reporter in this position will write frequently – they will welcome daily assignments as well...