General Reporter

General Reporter

Are you a versatile journalist with a passion for storytelling? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, digital-centric environment? Join our team at The Plainview Herald and help redefine local news coverage with impactful and engaging journalism.

We are a leading news organization known for our high standards and impactful journalism. Our team is dedicated to providing best-in-class coverage that serves the community with integrity and dedication. We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

We are seeking a versatile, ambitious, and audience-focused journalist to join our fast-paced newsroom. The successful candidate will cover a wide range of topics, from breaking news and trending stories to in-depth enterprise pieces. This role requires a self-starter with strong news judgment, creativity, and the ability to work collaboratively with various newsroom teams.

• Report and Write: Cover critical subject areas, producing news articles for our digital platforms and print editions. Topics may include politics, crime, education, housing, climate change, and more.
• Breaking News: Be a leader in covering breaking news stories, quickly reporting and writing to provide the most timely and authoritative information.
• Multimedia Storytelling: Utilize various digital tools and platforms to create engaging multimedia content, including photos, videos, live tweets, and interactive elements.
• Collaboration: Work closely with editors, photographers, graphic artists, developers, podcast producers, and other team members to produce high-impact digital projects.
• Engagement: Monitor search trends, local, state, and national news, and social media for trending stories. Engage with the audience through social media and other platforms.
• Live Coverage: Participate in live coverage of major events, either on-site or coordinating feeds from other reporters.
• Enterprise Reporting
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  Follow up on breaking news with in-depth enterprise stories that provide context and deeper insights.

• Experience: Minimum of three years of experience in a modern newsroom or related work environment.
• Skills: Strong news judgment, creativity, meticulousness, and the ability to write with clarity and authority. Comfortable with multimedia storytelling and social media engagement.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with various newsroom teams and adapt to a fast-changing news environment.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field preferred.
• Technical Proficiency: Knowledge of multimedia tools and platforms, data analysis, and metrics to inform coverage decisions.
• Bilingual: Ability to speak a second language, such as Spanish, is a plus.
• Location: Must be based in the region or willing to relocate.

• Physical Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
• Invest for the Future: Competitive retirement plan with matching program in most markets.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Recharge with ample time off, including holidays and vacation.
• Paid Parental Leave: Support for growing families, with paid leave for new parents.
• Monthly Child & Dependent Care Reimbursement: Financial support for the care of your loved ones.
• Emotional Wellbeing: Be your best self with our mental wellness benefits.
• LGBTQ+ & Inclusive Health Services: Inclusive healthcare designed for every individual’s unique needs.
• Fertility Coverage & Menopause Support: Helping you along every step of your family journey.
• Pet Wellness Reimbursement & Rover Credits: We care about your pets, too – helping you keep them happy and healthy.
• And more,  for additional benefits and details.

The Plainview Herald was acquired by Hearst in 1979. The Texas newspaper is published in the nation’s largest cotton-growing region and on the edge of the nation’s heaviest concentration of cattle-feeding and beef-packing operations. Hale County is home to an ethanol plant, and the area has realized recent growth in milk and wind energy production. The Herald is a multiple…