McClatchy is hiring reporters, editors in the Carolinas. Here are our job openings.
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Charlotte, N.C.
The Charlotte Observer
Carolina Panthers reporter (one position): The Carolina Panthers beat reporter breaks news and delivers exclusive enterprise and smart analysis in a fast-paced, competitive environment. The Panthers beat reporter should have a deep knowledge of the NFL and be adept at building league sources. A strong source network is vital to being out front of competitors, and this reporter must be able to find and break news, cover breaking news with urgency and develop compelling enterprise and analysis. Learn more and apply here.
Summer 2020 interns: Our interns are a vital part of our news organizations. We value them, and the skills and energy they bring to our newsrooms. Our goals: 1. Train aspiring journalists in the principles and rigors of their desired profession. 2. Bring new voices to our newsroom to give us fresh perspectives. 3. Put you to work. You’ll write stories, shoot photos and videos, and create engaging social media content. Learn more and apply here.
Investigative reporter: The investigative reporter focuses on accountability journalism, serving as a fearless watchdog to powerful institutions, from business to government and nonprofits, among others. They will provide fast context to big breaking news stories and also be able to produce quick-turnaround enterprise stories as well as longer-term pieces. Learn more and apply here.
NASCAR/breaking sports news reporter: The Observer’s NASCAR reporter will focus on finding the best beat enterprise that’s not available from other sources. In the home of NASCAR, our mission is not covering races and other news that’s widely available from other sources — it’s finding smart enterprise and telling stories that are only in The Observer. About half of this reporter’s time will be focused on real-time sports reporting — being a first responder on breaking news as it’s on the rise in sports fans’ conversations. Learn more and apply here.
Columbia, S.C.
The State
Real Time News Reporter: The State in Columbia, S.C., is looking for an ambitious, high-energy Real-Time News Reporter to deliver quick-turn stories on interesting news and cultural phenomena from across the state and region. The Real-Time Reporter will be responsible for writing, compiling and/or producing stories and posts on regional flashpoints -- from BBQ to beach erosion to Confederate monuments -- with a focus on stories that are going to drive the social and cultural conversations around the state. Learn more and apply here.
Video journalist: The video journalist must generate ideas for daily video stories that appeal across local and national online audiences; report, edit and produce compelling video journalism on deadline; and collaborate with editors/reporters to develop creative approaches to digital storytelling. Learn more and apply here.
Raleigh, N.C.
The News & Observer
Summer 2020 interns: Our interns are a vital part of our news organizations. We value them, and the skills and energy they bring to our newsrooms. Our goals: 1. Train aspiring journalists in the principles and rigors of their desired profession. 2. Bring new voices to our newsroom to give us fresh perspectives. 3. Put you to work. You’ll write stories, shoot photos and videos, and create engaging social media content. Learn more and apply here.
This story was originally published July 25, 2019 at 6:24 AM.