The Columbus Dispatch/Dispatch.com seeks a reporter to provide text and video coverage of a wide range of breaking and trending news.
- Afternoon/evenings crime and public safety
- Traffic and weather developments
- Breaking news, including openings and closings
- High-interest, trending topics of the day
This reporter will be responsible for quickly identifying and executing on timely, high interest news and will be expected to be first in market on major breaking stories whenever possible.
This reporter will be on top of breaking news and what's trending each day, sometimes writing multiple times per day while also shooting video and photos. This person will be expected to be among the newsroom's top pageview producers.
They will create quick videos and photo galleries for almost every story, and at times produce video-only content. This reporter will need to have the fundamental skills of a reporter, including accessing public records (such as police reports and body-camera and surveillance video), building sources, conducting interviews, and finding, analyzing and interpreting data.
They will need to understand analytics, including Google Trends, and be active on social channels to identify emerging topics and audience interests. They will also be active in requesting user-generated content from social platforms and other sources. Embracing artificial intelligence as a tool to improve reporting and efficiency is expected.
This reporter will localize national and state stories for our audience and may work with other reporters and editors to create alternate URLs from existing stories. They will occasionally report in the field on topics ranging from business openings and closings to major breaking news. The schedule will include working weeknights.
How To Apply: We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don't limit your upload to a resume; show us what you've done. To do so, put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order:
1. Your resume - one to two pages.
2. A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.
3. Links to 3-6 online samples of your work. Show us what you've produced or had a hand in that best reflects what you can do in your desired role.
It is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.
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The hourly rate for this role will range between $27.85 and $31.83. Variable incentive compensation, including commissions, is not reflected in these figures and based on the role, may be applicable. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, education level, location, and union representation, if applicable 
