The Christian Post

Local News Reporter for Crossmap (Raleigh, NC) - Contractor Position


PayCompetitive
LocationRaleigh/North Carolina
Employment typeContract
  • Job Description

      Req#: 87

      Local News Reporter (Raleigh, NC)

      Crossmap is seeking a dynamic, professional and motivated journalist in the Raleigh, NC and the Research Triangle area to report on local news involving and affecting the Christian community from a biblical, Christian worldview. Attention to detail, a strong work ethic, proactive, hardworking, and seeker of the truth are characteristics of an ideal candidate.


      The reporter will be writing daily for the Crossmap Cities online platform, which is a joint venture with The Christian Post. Local news stories may be republished on christianpost.com. This is a contractor position.


      Responsibilities


      • Monitoring news and generating story ideas
      • Writing news, feature, and in-depth articles and reports, with the ability to write compelling stories in a redemptive manner
      • Conducting interviews (both in-person and remotely) with people of interest to our audience
      • Conceptualize, shoot, and produce short video material based on related news features for social media platforms
      • Develop and maintain contacts with newsmakers and news sources
      • Cover events (in person and remotely) and take photos


      Requirements


      • Must reside in the Raleigh Research Triangle area. While this is a remote position, in-person meetings or events may be required; remote work outside the region is not permitted.
      • At least three years' full-time proven experience in news/magazine writing, preferably digital, to be considered
      • Ability to work under deadlines without compromising reporting and writing standards
      • Expert with AP style
      • Excellent oral and written communication skills
      • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
      • Agree with Crossmap’s statement of faith


      Applicants must

      • Include a cover letter with resume
      • Provide 3 writing samples


      Please fill out the application one time. Thank you.

  • About the company

      The Christian Post is an American non-denominational, evangelical Christian online newspaper.

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