LINK Media, LLC · 3 weeks ago
Community Vibrancy Reporter
Covington, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$40K/yr - $45K/yr
2+ years expLINK Media, LLC is seeking a Community Vibrancy Reporter to cover the cultural and social life of the Cincinnati/NKY metro. This role involves producing high-impact journalism that investigates the business, policy, equity, and community-impact angles influencing local vibrancy.
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Responsibilities
Produce original, high-impact journalism on culture and community life, with a focus on accountability, public-interest issues, and systems-level understanding. Two briefs and one byline are expected daily, and longer-form print stories as assigned
Identify and pursue enterprise stories on topics such as arts funding, cultural development, neighborhood change, restaurant economics, safety and compliance issues, labor, accessibility, and how public policy affects cultural institutions and businesses
Cover breaking news related to cultural institutions, major events, industry shifts, legal issues, and community controversies
Build and maintain strong source networks across the arts sector, hospitality industry, small businesses, neighborhood groups, cultural nonprofits, and local government
Use data and public records to deepen reporting on topics such as permitting, inspections, grants, economic trends, and city planning
Contribute to multimedia storytelling through video, audio/podcasts, social content, and strong visuals in partnership with the digital team
Collaborate closely with editors to plan coverage, pitch creative ideas, and ensure representation of diverse voices and communities
Use audience analytics to shape coverage that resonates and grows engagement
Represent CityBeat at community events, panels, and conversations as needed
Qualification
Required
2-3 years of reporting experience, preferably covering cultural, education, business, urban issues, or local government
Demonstrated ability to approach 'culture coverage' with a public-service mindset—not fluff, but stories with depth and stakes
Strong reporting toolkit: interviewing, cultivating sources, enterprise reporting, data literacy, and records requests
Ability to produce clean, engaging digital copy on deadline
Comfort creating short-form video or willingness to learn quickly
Passion for local journalism and for strengthening the cultural fabric of the Cincinnati metro
Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends to cover the cultural beat when news happens
Benefits
Full benefits package - medical, dental, vision and life
PTO and paid holidays
All the equipment you need to do your job
Training and support on CityBeat's internal style and our culture
Company
LINK Media, LLC
LINK Media strengthens vibrant communities through independent, sustainable local journalism. Our two local publications are LINK nky and CityBeat.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Lacy Starling
President and CEO
Kevin William Dern
Strategic Partnerships Coordinator
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