{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"25398cb5b2bce001e751ade9","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/25398cb5b2bce001e751ade9","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/25398cb5b2bce001e751ade9","title":"Local Editor","description":"Patch is recognized as a leading provider of local news and information, serving over 1,200 communities across the United States. We are a mission-driven organization with an entrepreneurial culture that rewards creative self-starters and is committed to success.\r\nAbout You\r\nWe are looking for a passionate, self-driven reporter in Connecticut to join our team! Covering community news isn't just a job for you, it's a calling. From city council to main street businesses, you believe telling people what they need to know about what's happening locally is the most important job in journalism. You work hard, move fast, follow effective routines — and you've got a great sense of humor. 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