The Tallahassee Democrat is looking for a versatile, hungry, committed journalist that is excited by the opportunity to jump on breaking or trending stories and believes in the power of storytelling. This reporter is digitally savvy and mobile-focused, excels at live coverage and is comfortable wielding a camera or grabbing iPhone video.

The position requires a high-level of narrative writing and the ability to find the great stories where others see the routine. Intentionally broad in scope, this reporter will go after intriguing, captivating and thought-provoking stories across topics and geography. This position has a strong emphasis on public safety and criminal justice. The ideal candidate will be able to use community connections to mine social media to take the pulse of what stories matter now.

Topics range from personal tragedy to human triumph, capturing the news of the day and the elusive question: What are people talking about? Here are some examples:

• Facebook starts buzzing with remembrances of a Tallahassee businessman who died suddenly of a rare medical condition. Who was this man? Whose lives did he touch? This reporter finds out and lets readers know why they should care and how they can help.
• A woman’s unique, life-sized lawn ornament goes missing. Her sentimental appeal to the hoodlums who stole it is piling up shares on Facebook and Twitter. This reporter writes a story and the statue is returned under the cover of darkness.

The ideal candidate for this position has a bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field and is eager to join a hardworking, encouraging newsroom that embraces a commitment to the Tallahassee community and capturing the daily stories that make it unique. Collegiality, skilled writing, hustle and a just-say-yes attitude are a must.

Actual daily journalism experience is strongly preferred.
 
We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don’t limit your upload to a resume; show us what you’ve done. To do so, put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order:

1.         Your resume – one to two pages.

2.         A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.

3.         Links to 3-6 online samples of your work. Show us what you’ve produced or had a hand in that best reflects what you can do in your desired role.

It is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.

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