Education Reporter (Local News)

Location: Remote, but candidates must reside in Northeast Pennsylvania, United States. Occasional driving for work assignments, in-person training sessions, and meetings is required; shift work and coverage outside normal business hours may be required.

Company

The Times-Tribune, a hirify.global subsidiary, provides local news, community, sports, and entertainment coverage in Northeast Pennsylvania through print and digital channels.

What you will do

• Report daily education and local news while developing enterprise and feature stories.
• Provide fast, accurate, transparent coverage and explain information clearly to readers.
• Develop story ideas, secure visuals, build sources, corroborate facts, and ask difficult questions.
• Maintain a digital-first approach to breaking news and maximize website audience engagement.
• Fact-check, conduct background checks, and confirm information before publication.
• Drive audience engagement across multiple social media platforms.

Requirements

• Professional-level grammar, spelling, and punctuation skills.
• Ability to write accurately on deadline in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field.
• Prior daily newspaper experience.
• Ability to multitask and maintain up-to-date skills across various digital platforms.
• Basic knowledge of SEO best practices, including researching SEO and appropriately populating fields and headlines.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• Willingness to complete and pass a full pre-employment background check and MVR check required.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work is available for candidates residing in Northeast Pennsylvania.
• Work includes occasional driving between sites, in-person training sessions, and meetings.
• Availability for varying shifts and coverage outside normal business hours is required.
• Equal opportunity employment is provided without regard to protected characteristics.

Hiring process

• Submit an online application with a resume, cover letter, and 2–3 samples showcasing the best work.
• Recruitment is continuous until the position is filled.