Lokalreporter (m/w/d) – Redaktion & Anzeigenvertrieb | Ostdeutsche Zeitung Neustadt/Sachsen
Core
Local reporter for the ODZ covering Neustadt in Sachsen and the eastern district of Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge, combining journalism with regional ad sales.
Role type
Local reporter (journalism + ad sales)
Builds
Online and print editions of the Ostdeutsche Zeitung
Domain
Regional media, local news, advertising sales
Required skills
German (fluent), writing, research, interviewing, networking, photography, digital content creation, sales, customer relationship management, local knowledge, driving (Class B preferred), computer proficiency
Preferred skills
Journalism or sales background, flexibility for field work
Technologies
Digital tools, online platforms, print production systems
Responsibilities
Research and write local news, reportages, and interviews; cover local politics, economy, industry, tourism, culture, and sports; attend press conferences and council meetings; develop local stories; build and maintain a network of contacts; take photos and create digital content; actively acquire regional businesses as ad customers; present ad options and consult clients; create and coordinate ad offers; collaborate with the central editorial and ad production teams
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, open to career switchers