The State is seeking an aggressive journalist who can deliver exclusive reporting that informs and engages readers in the region. The reporter will be expected to move fast when news breaks while producing deeper stories that make a difference in the lives of our readers by holding officials accountable and unearthing the impact of their actions.

The reporter will have a demonstrated commitment to fairness and accuracy, in fact and in tone, and a strong grounding in journalism ethics. And like all journalists at The State, the reporter must have demonstrated the desire and skills to build audience loyalty, engagement and growth around compelling public service journalism.

Minimum requirements:

• Strong writing and reporting skills and excellent news judgment

• Unwavering commitment to accurate, ethical journalism

• Demonstrated ability to use social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter to reach audiences