Job Description:
• Independently produce a mix of local news, politics, and lifestyle content
• Deliver 5-8 web stories per week that include original reporting and curated explainers
• Produce 2-4 pieces of social content per week to support newsletter and web stories
• Create content designed to drive audience growth and newsletter subscriptions
• Participate in courier Texas team virtual meetings (2-3 times a week) and editorial check-ins as needed
Requirements:
• 3+ years of audience-centered local reporting experience
• Strong understanding of the Rio Grande Valley / South Texas and its culture
• Previous history of covering local politics, policy, or government
• Strong, clear writing capability to break down complex topics
• Conversational, accessible tone designed for everyday readers
• Comfortable sourcing stories from community conversations, social media trends
• Experience creating content for web (WordPress) and social platforms
• Comfortable experimenting with formats and testing audience engagement
• Willingness to appear on camera or create video content
• Experience using tools like Canva, CapCut, Descript, or similar
Benefits: