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The Associated Press seeks an enterprising reporter with a proven track record of developing sources and breaking stories for a general assignment position in Providence, Rhode Island. This temporary staff position ends December 31, 2025 and is covered by AP’s agreement with the News Media Guild.
Responsibilities: Reporting to the assistant news director for New England, you will seek to consistently break news and produce distinct, deeply reported enterprise about a variety of issues in Rhode Island. You should be a self-starter who knows how to build a story from the local level and frame it for broader audiences in the U.S. and around the world, collaborating with colleagues to tell stories in all formats – text, photo, video, audio, digital/social, interactive and graphics. You’ll be expected to quickly find sources, information, photos and video through social media and other digital platforms.
We’re looking for someone who will:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications: Applicants should be gifted writers who can explain complex stories in clear and compelling ways, working swiftly and accurately on tight deadlines. You should be comfortable working in multiple media formats, from the field and from the desk. You should have strong interpersonal, organizational and planning skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects across formats and deliver success on complex, challenging story lines. This role will include general assignments around Rhode Island and New England; familiarity with the state’s top issues is desired.
We will consider strong candidates who do not meet every listed qualification. You may use a cover letter to describe the unique qualifications you would bring to this role and submit story clips that will help us assess your writing.
This position is covered by The Associated Press’ contract with the News Media Guild, which provides for an annual salary for Class A staff of between $52,046 and $82,934 based on location and years of professional experience. AP may offer additional compensation based on a job candidate’s skills, qualifications and market location.
The Associated Press offers comprehensive benefits which include:
Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.
Application deadline is January 10, 2025 at 11:59pm EST.
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