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Springfield Daily Citizen Business and Economic Development Reporter in Springfield, MO [1]

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Date: 2023-07

Join a growing, dynamic and experienced team of journalists operating a nonprofit, community-supported news source for Springfield, Missouri, a beautiful place to live, learn, explore nature, build a career, raise a family, and more.

The Springfield Daily Citizen's Business and Economic Development Reporter primarily covers Springfield area economic news from the perspective of the general public and consumer, with a mix of daily coverage and regular in-depth reports. The reporter primarily writes news and feature stories on the local economy, workforce, businesses of high interest and those with high impact on how Springfield grows. The reporter also assists with other news and feature coverage as needed as part of a growing 9-person newsroom team.

Our website and related digital products launched in February 2022 with a focus on helping citizens understand and take action on key issues. We have exceeded original goals for readership and paid subscribers, and have been embraced by our community, which is in a metro area of 475,000 people roughly three hours from Kansas City or St. Louis.

The Daily Citizen is a different kind of news source: a nonprofit run by local people and supported by local people and organizations. And we are committed to presenting news in a factual, nonpartisan manner.

Responsibilities include:

Work with the Managing Editor and other staff to formulate and execute a coverage plan for business and economic development in Metro Springfield, with a focus on the consumer.

Produce 4-6 daily news and feature stories in a typical week.

Produce 1-2 in-depth stories per month and at least one major project each year. In-depth stories will be designed to engage citizens across political and social spectrums, encourage discourse, strengthen democracy and/or foster participation as citizens and/or volunteers.

Required:

Four-year degree in journalism or related field, or experience commensurate with four-year degree.

Minimum of 2 years college journalism or similar experience and demonstrated reporting, editing, and other content skills to serve an audience using multiple digital platforms.

Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the economy and businesses, and ability to develop expertise.

These would be a plus:

Experience or familiarity with Southwest Missouri.

Passion for coverage of public affairs and broader issues of public concern.

Experience with gathering and analyzing databases of local information, and ability to work with others to prepare them for publication.

Work environment and compensation

Staff members of the Daily Citizen enjoy a hybrid workplace with set office hours to develop camaraderie and routines, as well as flexible schedules to accommodate modern work preferences. The newsroom is based on the Missouri State University campus within walking distance to restaurants and coffee at the Plaster Student Union and surrounded by the energy and support of higher education.

The Daily Citizen offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a range of medical plans, a retirement savings plan, vacation leave and paid holidays. The hiring range for this position is $41,000 – $52,000, although the compensation actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may be higher depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills and experience, among other factors.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our coverage and our staffing, and we encourage members of underrepresented communities to apply. Candidates should send a resume, a cover letter outlining how you would approach the job, and links to at least six online samples of your work, or PDFs. Please write to [email protected] with the job title in the subject line. Application deadline: Aug. 4, 2023 (although job will remain open until filled).

The Springfield Daily Citizen emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of employees, contractors, volunteers, clients, customers and the general public. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the Daily Citizen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the Daily Citizen.

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