Reporter - Harrisburg Area
On-siteHarrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Conduct general assignment reporting for Dauphin and Cumberland counties, developing expertise on regional people, issues, and institutions while cultivating exclusive sources among community leaders, public officials, and first responders. Identify stories before they become headlines and produce original journalism for broadcast, digital, and social platforms. Collaborate with photographers to create visually compelling content, including live shots and vertical videos, and write conversationally with strong storytelling. Publish updates throughout the day and coordinate with producers to deliver context and accountability. Occasionally operate MMJ camera equipment and edit using Adobe Premiere. Balance multiple assignments under deadline pressure while maintaining high journalistic ethics.
Required Qualifications
- 2-3 years of reporting experience preferred
- Proven ability to enterprise stories and cultivate meaningful community sources
- Strong live reporting, writing, and storytelling skills
- Expert grasp of social media and multiplatform storytelling skills
- Demonstrated ability to break news and thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
- MMJ experience preferred
- Bilingual skills are a plus
- Ability to work in all weather conditions and lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to work varied shifts, including breaking news coverage
- Calm under pressure with excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent professional experience
- Related military/DINFOS training and experience will be considered
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