Expectations for reporter at The State News

• Create the most engaging and interesting stories for print and on the web.
• Think of the best ways to tell these stories in print and online, including slideshows, graphics, interactive, charts, graphs, video, audio, podcasts, etc.
• Coordinates with photo and design for visuals to accompany stories. Take your own photos and videos with your own phone.
• Covers events via social media with Twitter, Facebook, Instagram when appropriate.
• Talks with sources daily to help form relationships with them.
• Be prepared to work unusual, possibly long hours when breaking news happens whether it is on your beat or not.