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City hall, government accountability and service journalism Reporter (UNION)

Gannett
United States, Indiana, South Bend
Nov 09, 2025
The South Bend Tribune , part of the USA TODAY Network, is recruiting for a city hall, government accountability and service journalism reporter in South Bend, Indiana. The ideal candidate will be comfortable navigating the workings of city government but will be much more interested in telling the stories of the people affected by government decisions. You should be able to work with official sources to gather information without accepting everything they say as gospel. We work with the powerful on behalf of the powerless. We need a great storyteller who will tell several stories a week, collaborating to incorporate video and other visual ideas as well as words. You should be interested in both personal stories and overarching trends. Be ready to quickly turn breaking stories while developing enterprise stories in the background. You should be adept at source development, digital tools and using public records. It is an exciting time to cover the South Bend region, one that has seen consistent population growth for several years, with tens of billions of dollars in development recently completed, underway or in the works. Requirements: Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience Digital-first mindset Demonstrated skill for a range of storytelling, from real-time digital updates to narratives to investigative reporting, employing alternative story forms and multimedia Good time management and organizational skills Flexibility and collaborative mindset Candidates should have facility with AI and automation and experience in using it to enhance their journalism We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don't limit your upload to a resume; show us what you've done. Please include: Your resume - one to two pages A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job Show us 3-5 samples of your work, what you've written, produced, or had a hand in that best reflects what you can do. It is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration. If you struggle to upload your work samples, you may also email them to chavens@sbtinfo.com . #Newsgnt #LI-CB1 recblid d51ai0jpxijz3hrmsf7vkmbksvisoc