Journalist

Local Digital Agency   Lake Charles, LA   Full-time     Journalism & Broadcasting
Posted on March 25, 2025
Seeking a talented and motivated journalist to join the American Press team in Lake Charles, La., reporting on local news and community events. Strong writing, interviewing, and storytelling skills are essential.
 
As a journalist, you will be responsible for:
       Investigating and reporting on local news stories:
  • From breaking news to in-depth investigations, you'll be responsible for identifying, researching, and writing compelling and accurate news stories.
  • Conducting interviews:
  • You'll be interviewing sources, including community leaders, residents, and experts, to gather information and perspectives.
  • Writing clear and concise news articles:
    You'll craft engaging and informative news stories for both print and online platforms.
  • Developing and pitching story ideas:
    You'll be responsible for identifying and pitching new and relevant story ideas to the news team.
  • Working collaboratively with other team members:
    You'll be part of a team, collaborating with editors, producers, and other journalists to produce high-quality content.
Requirements:
 
  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Proven experience in reporting and writing news stories.
  • Strong writing, interviewing, and storytelling skills.
  • Excellent research and fact-checking skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred qualifications:
 
  • Experience in multimedia journalism (video, audio, social media).
  • Experience in covering specific beats (e.g., business, politics, sports).
  • Knowledge of local news and community issues.
     

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