What are the responsibilities and job description for the Suburban GA Reporter, Inquirer Local position at The Philadelphia Inquirer?
The Philadelphia Inquirer is hiring a general assignment reporter to cover Chester County and to play a key role in a new Inquirer coverage initiative. We’re looking for a well-rounded reporter who excels at breaking news and enterprise reporting, embraces service journalism, and is committed to understanding and responding to community needs.
You’ll be The Inquirer’s go-to authority on all Chester County news. We want applicants who excel at sourcing, are equally nimble writing news and features, and are open-minded about new story forms and aggregation.
The Chester County GA reporter will be a member of the newsroom Now team, which covers breaking and trending news across the region. You’ll also work with a cross-functional team developing new content and new products for suburban communities. You should expect to spend significant time reporting from the ground in Chester County, and to work out of The Inquirer’s Philadelphia offices as needed.
What You’ll Do
Since 1829, The Philadelphia Inquirer has been “asking on behalf of the people” of Philadelphia and the region by providing essential journalism. Locally owned and headquartered in Center City Philadelphia, The Inquirer is a for-profit public benefit corporation under the non-profit Lenfest Institute. Its multiple brand platforms — including newspapers, Inquirer.com, e-Editions, apps, newsletters, podcasts, and live events — provide Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism to a growing audience that includes more than 170,000 subscribers and 20 million monthly impressions. As part of our mission, we are seeking candidates who share our passion for indispensable journalism and our drive to create a sustainable business model to support it.
The Inquirer is an equal opportunity employer for all regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, and any other category protected by federal, state and/or local law.
You’ll be The Inquirer’s go-to authority on all Chester County news. We want applicants who excel at sourcing, are equally nimble writing news and features, and are open-minded about new story forms and aggregation.
The Chester County GA reporter will be a member of the newsroom Now team, which covers breaking and trending news across the region. You’ll also work with a cross-functional team developing new content and new products for suburban communities. You should expect to spend significant time reporting from the ground in Chester County, and to work out of The Inquirer’s Philadelphia offices as needed.
What You’ll Do
- Report on breaking news, enterprise, features, and service stories throughout Chester County, collaborating with other Inquirer reporters as needed.
- Develop a robust network of sources across Chester County and routinely cover news and features relevant to the county’s diverse communities.
- Work with a cross-functional team developing experimental hyperlocal news products and services.
- Surface and report on the conversations Chester County residents are having, both in person and across social platforms.
- When we can’t cover a story ourselves, use aggregation to share relevant news to ensure our Chester County readers stay informed about what matters in their communities.
- Contribute to live coverage during breaking news and major events and help pioneer new ways of bringing those moments to our audience.
- Early and mid-career reporters with the ability to cover a range of topics and generate creative story ideas.
- Reporters who value and are committed to community coverage, and who engage in dialogue with local readers to understand and meet their needs.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Enthusiasm for on-the-ground reporting. We’re seeking candidates who will routinely travel to every corner of Chester County. A driver’s license and access to a car are required (vehicle expenses are reimbursed).
Since 1829, The Philadelphia Inquirer has been “asking on behalf of the people” of Philadelphia and the region by providing essential journalism. Locally owned and headquartered in Center City Philadelphia, The Inquirer is a for-profit public benefit corporation under the non-profit Lenfest Institute. Its multiple brand platforms — including newspapers, Inquirer.com, e-Editions, apps, newsletters, podcasts, and live events — provide Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism to a growing audience that includes more than 170,000 subscribers and 20 million monthly impressions. As part of our mission, we are seeking candidates who share our passion for indispensable journalism and our drive to create a sustainable business model to support it.
The Inquirer is an equal opportunity employer for all regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, and any other category protected by federal, state and/or local law.