Chron is seeking a breaking and trending news writer with sharp reporting skills and familiarity working for a fast-paced, digital-first newsroom. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of Houston, great news judgment and an ability to turn out multiple high-quality stories per day. The trending reporter will keep an eye on local news starting early in the morning and make quick decisions about which stories will matter most to Chron readers. The reporter will be expected to operate independently at the beginning of their shift but will have a collaborative working relationship with the news editor and the rest of the staff to ideate and execute stories.

Your duties on the team:

Pitch and report 12-15 high-quality short news pieces each week Work a 7 am-4 pm shift Use the early hours to pick out critical breaking news stories and get to work on them fast Work with editors to develop a beat that expands Chron’s coverage of Houston and deepens readers’ understanding of their city Write accurate and engaging news articles that reflect sound reporting and have voice and compelling headlines

Skills you would bring:

Idea generation: Keep fresh ideas flowing to assure the site is fed with compelling content Passion for breaking news and experience writing multiple stories each day Local/regional perspective: You know Texas well and understand what residents care about Excellent reporting, writing and communication chops, particularly within news journalism Facility with analytics tools and ability to unpack those metrics to spot areas of opportunity and audience growth High metabolism for turning out must-read stories every day

Requirements:

3+ years of relevant experience in reporting and writing in digital media Experience in, and understanding of, Texas Solid writing and communication skills Excellent news judgment and understanding of both media ethics and AP Style Facility with content management systems and analytics tools like Google Trends

 

Chron is an essential digital-first local news source serving more than 6 million unique readers a month in Houston and the surrounding region, including Galveston and the Gulf Coast. Once the digital home for the Houston Chronicle, Chron became its own distinctive site and newsroom in 2012, when HoustonChronicle.com launched. Focusing on stories that capture local culture and spark conversation, Chron covers trending sports, food and entertainment, travel, local TV personalities, real estate, space and more. Chron.com has become the go-to destination for metro and regional readers who are curious about what's new in Houston and what's affecting culture and life in the Bayou City.

About Hearst Newspapers:

With 2,500 employees across the nation, HNP encompasses a network of 24 daily and 52 weekly publications, including the San Francisco Chronicle, Houston Chronicle, San Antonio Express-News and Albany Times Union, several top digital-only news and lifestyle sites, marketing services businesses, and entertainment businesses such as King Features Syndicate. 

At HNP, we are investing in new and innovative ways to tell stories – growing newsrooms, diversifying tools, evolving platforms – to support the millions of people who trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action and be inspired.  

Be a part of something bigger – your headline awaits.

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