Lokalreporter (m/w/d) – Redaktion & Anzeigenvertrieb | Ostdeutsche Zeitung Plauen
Core
Local reporter for Plauen and the Vogtland region, combining news reporting with active sales of advertising space to local businesses.
Role type
Local journalist and regional sales representative
Builds
Online and print news coverage for the Plauen/Vogtland region; direct sales of digital and print ad inventory to local companies
Domain
Regional journalism and local business advertising
Required skills
German language proficiency, writing and editing, research, interviewing, sales and client relationship management, networking, photography, digital content creation, local knowledge of Plauen/Vogtland, computer literacy, Class B driver's license
Preferred skills
Journalism or sales/marketing background, willingness to travel for field reporting
Technologies
Digital publishing tools, online platforms, email communication
Responsibilities
Research and write local news stories, interviews, and feature reports; attend press conferences and municipal council meetings; actively acquire and retain local business clients for advertising; create and negotiate individual ad proposals; photograph events and produce digital content; maintain a network of local contacts in administration, business, and community organizations
Seniority
Entry-level to mid-level, open to career changers