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CherryRoad Media is seeking a Part time Newspaper Reporter for:

The Marshall Mountain Wave - (Marshall, Arkansas)

Successful candidates will do work one printed edition each week, as well as daily online content/social media upkeep.

Candidates must be located in the Marshall area within a reasonable distance to adequately cover local events.

A reporter will gather community news, including local sports, that is relevant and addresses community needs and interest.

Examples Of The Work

• Obtain relevant information through interviews, observations, attending events, and researching documents.
• Write accurate, fair, timely, information-packed and colorful stories. Know and use proper grammar, spelling and newspaper style.
• Select stories that reflect reader interest, both geographically and demographically, and reflect the diversity of the community.
• Use multimedia to tell stories through web updates, photography, blogging, etc.
• Develop community contacts, sources and other knowledge of the community and its interests.
• Edit, post/update content to the website and handle social media updates/management.
• Generate story ideas.
• Collaborate with reporter and editor colleagues in the region to set priorities based on news and opportunities to grow audience.
• Shoot still photos and videos. Edit video for publication
• Any other projects or assignments outlined by the editorial supervisor and/or publisher.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Communication skills for the ability to gather information and write articles.
• Ability to work with required technology and computer programs.
• Writing skills to include proper grammar, spelling, punctuation and journalism guidelines and AP style.
• Ability to react quickly to new developments and exercise judgement.
• Ability to manage multiple stories and deadlines.
  
  

Required Education And Experience

• Degree in Journalism or related field of study preferred, but not required.
• Other combinations of education and experience will be considered.
  
  

At CherryRoad you can expect a refreshing and personal culture that encourages idea sharing and collaboration. Here your knowledge, abilities and work experience count.

At CherryRoad Media...opportunity becomes achievement.

EOE/MFDV

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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