Newspaper - Reporter Job at CherryRoad in Richfield

Overview

CherryRoad Media is seeking a Newspaper Reporter for The Richfield Reaper in Richfield, Utah. Part time – 20 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Gather news and information relevant to the community and readers.
• Obtain relevant information through interviews, observations, attending events, researching documents and computer-assisted reporting.
• Write accurate, fair, timely, information-packed and well-structured stories, using proper grammar, spelling and newspaper style.
• Select stories that reflect reader interest geographically and demographically, reflecting the diversity of the community.
• Use multimedia to tell stories through web updates, photography, blogging, etc.
• Develop community contacts, sources, and knowledge of community interests.
• Editing abilities, including page pagination and posting content to the web.
• Generate story ideas and collaborate with reporter and editor colleagues to set priorities based on news and opportunities to grow audience.
• Shoot still photos and videos and edit video for publication.
• Support other projects or assignments as outlined by the editorial supervisor and/or publisher.
• Suggest photographs and graphics to accompany stories.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Good communications skills for effectively dealing with internal and external customers.
• Excellent keyboarding and computer knowledge.
• Excellent knowledge of grammar, spelling and AP style.
• Ability to react quickly to new developments and exercise judgment.
• Ability to juggle multiple stories and deadlines.

Required Education And Experience

• Degree in Journalism or related field of study.
• Other combinations of educational and experience may be considered.

EOE/MFDW