Job Description

WTAJ is searching for a full-time Digital Reporter to join the WTAJ news team in our office in Johnstown, Pennsylvania (on-site). We want someone who’s a skilled writer, knows how to craft attention-grabbing headlines, and understands that strong journalism and smart digital execution are not separate skills—but the same job. This is an opportunity to do meaningful work in a newsroom investing in its digital future.

WTAJ is a digital‑first local newsroom that cares deeply about the communities we cover. In this role, you will help shape what our audience reads, watches, and engages with every day — on web, mobile, social, broadcast, and streaming platforms.

The digital reporter will be able to reach out to contacts, source the web and find information on social media to build stories across multiple websites, including WTAJ, WTAJ.com, and our streaming app WTAJ+. The ability to take photos and create videos is a plus. A strong knowledge of social media platforms is expected.

Position Responsibilities

• Report news quickly and accurately
• Be able to craft original content that stands out from the competition
• Understand types of stories that drive audience engagement
• Produce visual content for on air, online, our mobile app, and our streaming channel
• Utilize social media for reporting and content promotion
• Act as a digital steward of the WTAJ brand, ensuring all content meets high standards for clarity, accuracy, and credibility

Skill/Experience Requirements

• Knowledge of AP style
• Comfortable setting up and executing interviews with local sources
• Ability to be fast and first at breaking news on the digital platforms
• Able to deliver multiple stories on the web each day on a wide range of topics
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere and Photoshop experience is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field

Why WTAJ and Central PA?Johnstown is a historic city rooted in its industrial background but always looking to forge new paths in education, aviation, medicine, and other innovative fields. There’s plenty of news to tell here! And there’s plenty to do in central PA, including outdoor activities, family entertainment, college sports, minor league baseball, and of course, Groundhog Day! We’re also a short road trip to major cities like Pittsburgh, Washington D.C., and Philadelphia.