Express Digital News Reporter (Part-Time)
Montgomery Community MediaRole Overview
Montgomery Community Media is hiring a mid-level Express Digital News Reporter (Part-Time). This is a full-time hybrid role, based in Derwood. posted 6 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Express Digital News Reporter (Part-Time)
Organization: Montgomery Community Media (MCM)
Location: Hybrid - In-office/Studio 1 day per week at our Rockville, Md. office and field reporting the rest of the week.
Hours: Up to 30 hours per week
Employment type: Part-Time
Job Overview:
Are you interested in digital news writing, storytelling, and building your media skills? MCM is looking for an express news reporter with multimedia skills to write for our news site.
This is a hands-on opportunity for an enterprising reporter with 1-2 years of newsroom experience and an entrepreneurial spirit OR a seasoned reporter who is looking for a part-time news writing job to supplement their life.
The ideal candidate is a journalist who writes, edits, and produces fast-paced, breaking news stories about current events and issues affecting residents of Montgomery County, whose communities make up more than one million people and is one of the most diverse counties in the U.S. in terms of ethnic makeup. The Digital News Reporter will be expected to research, write, report, and produce news and feature stories primarily for MCM’s website, with supporting content for digital and social media.
What You’ll Do & Learn
- Pitch story ideas in our daily newsroom meetings for the website.
- Research stories and fact check information
- Write 3-4 news stories per shift
- Produce social media companion posts videos to drive traffic to and complement digital news articles
- Collaborate with the news team and editors on the storytelling processes.
- Cover local events, government briefings, and community stories in person
- Collaborate with social media team on news stories and promotions
- Other duties as assigned
Who Should Apply:
We’re looking for an enterprising reporter with 1-2 years of newsroom experience and an entrepreneurial spirit OR a seasoned reporter who is looking for a part-time news writing job to supplement their life.
You are a good fit for this role if you are:
- Curious, motivated, and interested in storytelling.
- Strong and concise writer and clear communicator.
- Research oriented and naturally inclined to follow up and check facts.
- Interested in local news and/or public affairs.
- A journalism school graduate or have the equivalent professional experience.
- Familiar with Montgomery County, Maryland.
Preferred Skills (not required, but welcomed):
- Bilingual in Spanish, French or Mandarin.
How to Apply
Send the following to hiring@mymcmedia.org
- Resume
- 2 writing samples/published clips
- Link to online portfolio
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Express Digital News Reporter (Part-Time) position at Montgomery Community Media?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Montgomery Community Media. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Is the Express Digital News Reporter (Part-Time) role at Montgomery Community Media remote or in-office?
This is a hybrid role based in Derwood. Expect a mix of in-office and remote days, with the specific cadence set by the hiring manager.
What does a Express Digital News Reporter (Part-Time) at Montgomery Community Media earn?
Montgomery Community Media has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Express Digital News Reporter (Part-Time) role at Montgomery Community Media posted?
This role was posted on June 2, 2026 (6 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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