Reporter

MLive seeks a news reporter as part of a dynamic team covering Ann Arbor and Detroit.

MLive is an award-winning, highly innovative, digital news organization where experimentation and flexibility are a must. We are leaders in digital news, yet our core mission is top-tier journalism.  This role will be a hybrid of daily news reporting and enterprise work.

Here's why you’ll want to work with us:

• We are the state’s largest media organization with newspapers in eight of Michigan’s largest cities, including Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor and Flint. We routinely score No. 1 in national audience metrics, guaranteeing that our work reaches millions of readers and has maximum impact.
• Our mission is journalism that makes a difference in the lives of Michiganders. “We comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable.”
• Our team of journalists are among the best in the state, including a Pulitzer Prize finalist, and a Michigan journalist of the Year. We routinely win top prizes in investigative journalism, public service and enterprise reporting.
• We are committed to professional development, and you’ll have the opportunity to work with talented editors who will help you grow and fine-tune your skills.

This position is responsible for using social monitoring tools to stay on top of daily news and trending developments, crafting headlines with SEO best practices in mind, identifying and reporting timely stories and follow ups, identifying and reporting on emerging and trending news stories, prioritizing stories based on urgency, newsworthiness and interest of MLive audience and studying analytics performance to understand the types of stories that most appeal to readers and incorporating that knowledge into regular coverage that will expand our readership and subscription base.

The base salary range is $56,000 to $65,000 per year. 

What we’ll expect from you:

• Degree in journalism, English or communications, or related field preferred, or a combination of equivalent education and experience
• Minimum 2 years’ journalism experience with a proven ability in reporting and writing and using social media skills, including being on camera. 
• Ability to identify and develop important stories that resonate with everyday residents. 
• Familiarity or willingness to learn new tools and software, including our content management system for publishing stories and photographs.  
• Ability to tell stories in smart and engaging ways and a willingness to experiment in different storytelling forms. 
• Familiarity or willingness to learn new tools and software, including AI assistance, content management systems and social media listening tools.
• Ability to work independently and remotely, as well as in the MLive Ann Arbor office.
• This job requires reliable transportation to meet with sources or cover events.