Journalist

Durham Technical Community College - Durham, NC

Full-time - Entry Level

Durham, NC

Educational Services

About the position

As a Journalist, you will be responsible for narrating or writing news stories, reviews, or commentary for various communications media, including newspapers, magazines, radio, and television. This role requires a keen ability to collect and analyze information through interviews, investigations, or observations. You will engage with sources to gather insights and facts, ensuring that your reporting is accurate, fair, and comprehensive. Your work will contribute to informing the public and shaping opinions on current events and issues of interest. The position demands creativity, strong writing skills, and the ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining high journalistic standards. You will also be expected to stay updated on relevant news topics and trends, adapting your reporting style to suit different media formats and audiences.

Responsibilities

• Write news stories, reviews, or commentary for print, broadcast, or other communications media.
• Collect and analyze information through interviews, investigations, or observations.
• Engage with sources to gather insights and facts for reporting.
• Ensure accuracy and fairness in reporting.
• Adapt reporting style to suit different media formats and audiences.
• Stay updated on relevant news topics and trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Ability to conduct interviews and gather information effectively.
• Familiarity with various media formats, including print and digital.
• Understanding of journalistic ethics and standards.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in journalism or a related field.
• Experience in multimedia journalism or digital content creation.
• Proficiency in using social media for news gathering and reporting.