Urban Milwaukee Hiring Small Business Reporter
Join our downtown newsroom to cover Milwaukee’s small businesses, bars and restaurants.
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Urban Milwaukee is looking for a small business reporter to join our growing news team.
The full-time position entails writing articles, contacting sources, poring over public documents, and being part of a growing independent publication that champions Milwaukee.
This position is for someone who wants to learn all aspects of online news, has strong writing skills, and is passionate about journalism. The position will grow and evolve based on the individual’s strengths and the publication’s growth.
The ideal candidate is someone who brings a new dynamic to our team, has a desire to learn, and can move quickly.
Duties and responsibilities:
The primary job responsibility is writing articles on small businesses in the city of Milwaukee, including bars and restaurants.
Additional functions include:
- Attending press conferences and other “in the field” work, such as conducting interviews, taking photos, and developing sources;
- Supporting our publisher in the assembly and formatting of articles and press releases for publication;
- Supporting our paid membership program by interacting with readers online and in person;
- Using data skills and data resources to bring depth and clarity to the content produced.
Qualifications:
- Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills;
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in journalism, English, communications, or a related field preferred;
- Highly organized and detail-oriented with an ability to effectively juggle multiple tasks;
- Familiarity with WordPress or another content management system is a positive but not a requirement; and
- Ability to speak a second language, such as Spanish, is a plus but not a requirement.
To apply:
Send a cover letter, résumé, and clips for review to jeramey@urbanmilwaukee.com with the subject line “Urban Milwaukee Job Opening.”
Some great candidates may not check all the boxes for this role. If you’re a dedicated worker who’s interested in journalism, but don’t have all the skills listed here, please still reach out and tell us more about what you bring to the table.
This full-time job includes benefits (401k with match, health insurance stipend) and is based in Urban Milwaukee’s downtown Milwaukee office. A hybrid work arrangement is available.
Details on salary will be shared with serious candidates.
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