Careers

General Assignment Reporter

 The Philadelphia Tribune, an award-winning African-American newspaper, is currently seeking   general assignment reporter(s) to write news stories or features as assigned by the editor which may include arts, entertainment, culture, health, politics, etc.

The successful candidate must possess the following:

• An intimate knowledge of the Associated Press Stylebook and demonstrable experience writing in AP Style.
• Ability to write clean copy under deadline pressure
• Prior experience writing for a newspaper or website on a broad range of topics including local events, governmental meetings, lifestyle, and breaking news
• A degree in Journalism or related field preferred
• A valid driver’s license, lives in the Philadelphia area, and reliable transportation to travel to assignments preferred

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, 401K, and paid vacation.

Qualified candidates should send cover letter, resume and relevant work samples to: Human Resources, Philadelphia Tribune, 520 South 16th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146 or fax: (215) 735-3612.EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Email [email protected] if interested.

News and Special Projects Editor

Full-Time

The Philadelphia Tribune, an award-winning African-American newspaper, is currently seeking an experienced energetic, creative, and hands-on News and Special Projects Editor to join our editorial management staff. This key position is a great opportunity for an experienced reporter and or copy editor. The successful candidate will be involved in supervising the copy desk and the production of four weekly community based Metro editions and various special supplements

Proven skills in editing, design, headline writing and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment. Must be a self-starter with experienced in community based journalism news writing, page design, and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Three years of management newsroom experience preferred.  Knowledge of the Associated Press Stylebook, InDesign, and Adobe Photoshop. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, 401K, Profit Sharing and paid vacation.

Qualified candidates should send cover letter and resume to: Human Resources, Philadelphia Tribune, 520 South 16th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146 or fax: (215) 735-3612.EOE and [email protected] 

General Assignment Reporter

Part-Time

The Philadelphia Tribune, an award-winning African-American newspaper, seeks an energetic and creative reporter looking to cover the Philadelphia neighborhoods and surrounding suburbs. Candidates with a degree in Journalism or related field with a minimum of three years newspaper experience preferred. Candidates must have strong reporting, interviewing, and writing skills. Good news judgment, accuracy, and the ability to meet deadlines are crucial.

Qualified candidates should send resume, cover letter, and relevant work samples to: Human Resources, Philadelphia Tribune, 520 South 16th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146 or fax: (215) 735-3612 or email to: [email protected]. Please do not send any email attachments

Freelance Investigative Reporter

The Philadelphia Tribune, an award-winning African-American newspaper, is looking for a freelance investigative reporter. The successful candidate must be an aggressive, detailed-oriented reporter who can write hard-hitting investigative stories per assignment by the managing editor.

Candidates with previous police, court, data based and long-form reporting are preferred. Good news judgment, accuracy, and the ability to meet deadlines are crucial.

The ideal candidate must be an enterprising self-starter with a nose for news. Qualified candidates should send resume, cover letter, and relevant work samples to: Human Resources, Philadelphia Tribune, 520 South 16th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146 or fax: (215) 735-3612

Advertising Account Executive

Full-Time

We have a unique opportunity for highly motivated sales professionals, who can drive sales by developing referral partnerships, cultivating relationships and implementing effective marketing strategies. Individuals will represent The Philadelphia Tribune and its newspaper, magazine and digital products in the Greater Philadelphia region. This position is ideal for someone with inside sales experience seeking to advance their career. Competitive Salary/Commissions

 Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meet targeted revenue goals
• Keep current of digital marketing strategies and competitive media outlets
• Analyze the market to identify potential prospects
• Effectively gain access to client decision makers
• Succinctly present desired marketing solutions to clients
• Develop a thorough understanding of the Tribune and its products

 Requirements:

• Experience in print, broadcast and digital sales preferred
• Must have demonstrated success in previous sales positions
• Must have high energy and demonstrate a passion for selling
• Must have the ability to build effective consultative relationships with business owners, corporate executives and agency representatives
• Ideal candidate should possess a strong network of business contacts, preferably in Delaware County or Northwest Philadelphia
• Must have a valid driver’s license and possess an insured vehicle

 Qualified candidates should send their resume and cover letter to: Human Resources, The Philadelphia Tribune, 520 South 16^th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146 or fax : (215) 735-3612 or email to : [email protected]. EOE

Investigative Reporter

The Philadelphia Tribune is seeking an Investigative Reporter. The Investigative Reporter is responsible for developing, researching, reporting and producing high-impact investigative stories for print and digital.

Applicants should have the ability to do the following:

• Generate, research and report short, mid and long form stories through investigation and research
• Use sources, documents, computer-assisted reporting, and other journalistic tools to develop, report, write and produce exclusive accountability stories and investigative projects

• Analyze and report documents, such as lawsuits and other legal documents, tax records, government reports, regulatory reports, and corporate financial filings.
• Analyze and report using Databases of public records.
• Conduct numerous interviews with on-the-record sources as well as, in some instances, interviews with anonymous sources (for example whistleblowers)
• Use federal or state Freedom of Information Acts to obtain documents and data from government agencies.

 All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

 Bachelor’s degree in journalism

• A minimum of three years of experience working for professional media.
• Previous experience doing investigative reporting.

Qualified candidates should send resume, cover letter, and relevant work samples to: Human Resources, Philadelphia Tribune, 520 South 16th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146 or fax: (215) 735-3612 or email to: [email protected].

Home Delivery Manager

The Philadelphia Tribune, an award-winning African-American newspaper, seeks a motivated, energetic Home Delivery Manager for all home delivery activities including distribution, retention, customer service and penetration levels within a designated geographic area.

Proven management experience in newspaper circulation distribution is desired. The successful candidate must have a general knowledge of the Philadelphia region, a reliable vehicle, registration and automobile insurance. In addition, the ideal candidate must be customer service focused, team oriented, and self-motivated.

Qualified candidates should send a resume and three references to: Human Resources, Philadelphia Tribune, 520 South 16th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146 or fax: (215) 735-3612 or email to: [email protected].