Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Local News Reporter (Raleigh, NC)

Crossmap is seeking a dynamic, professional and motivated journalist in the Raleigh, NC and the Research Triangle area to report on local news involving and affecting the Christian community from a biblical, Christian worldview. Attention to detail, a strong work ethic, proactive, hardworking, and seeker of the truth are characteristics of an ideal candidate.

The reporter will be writing daily for the Crossmap Cities online platform, which is a joint venture with The Christian Post. Local news stories may be republished on christianpost.com.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring news and generating story ideas
• Writing news, feature, and in-depth articles and reports, with the ability to write compelling stories in a redemptive manner
• Conducting interviews (both in-person and remotely) with people of interest to our audience
• Conceptualize, shoot, and produce short video material based on related news features for social media platforms
• Develop and maintain contacts with newsmakers and news sources
• Cover events (in person and remotely) and take photos

Requirements

• Must reside in the Raleigh Research Triangle area. While this is a remote position, occasional in-person meetings or events may be required.
  
• At least three years' full-time proven experience in news/magazine writing, preferably digital, to be considered
• Ability to work under deadlines without compromising reporting and writing standards
• Expert with AP style
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• Agree with Crossmaps statement of faith

Applicants must

Please fill out the application one time. Thank you.

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