Reporter - Sierra Sun Job at Maintenance Supervisor - Summit Village in South La
Maintenance Supervisor - Summit Village, South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States, 96153
Overview
The Sierra Sun and Tahoe Tribune, local media outlets covering the communities of Lake Tahoe and Truckee, Calif., are seeking a full-time reporter. We are content-driven, not beat-driven, meaning the ideal candidate will be a team player with the skills to cover a variety of topics; able to excel under deadline pressures; passionate about community journalism; and able to embrace the outdoor-oriented lifestyle of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding areas. While telling stories with words is a priority, the candidate should also be able to illustrate content through photographs, info graphics, video or other digital media options. Candidates with photography, video and digital skills and experience are preferred. Our newspapers publish only on Fridays, but we operate with an aggressive web-first mentality and expect a strong passion for SEO and social media reporting. We’re located in the Sierra Nevada, offering abundant outdoor recreation opportunities year-round. We are less than an hour from Reno and Carson City. This is a full-time position. Evening and weekend work may be required.
We offer excellent benefits, a positive work environment and opportunities to excel as a journalist. If you believe you’re the best candidate for this position, please send a cover letter, résumé, four writing clips and two published photos, as well as any social media/digital reporting experience you have, to apply@tahoedailytribune.com.
Responsibilities
- Tell stories through innovative writing, photography, video or info graphics, and digital media.
- Meet established deadlines and excel under deadline pressures.
- Use social media and the web effectively.
- Gain and maintain a solid understanding of North Lake Tahoe and Truckee, CA, to provide the best possible product.
- Report on a variety of topics important to our readers.
- Enjoy the area and take advantage of what Northern Nevada and Lake Tahoe have to offer.
Qualifications
- Journalism/Public Relations/Communications degree preferred; reporter experience preferred.
- Must be able to work some evenings and weekends.
- Strong understanding of web and social media.
- Must have a valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one.
- Must be motivated and passionate about journalism.
Wage and Benefits
Wage: $17 - $20 per hour. Competitive health benefits, $500 recreation bonus and 401k match. This is a full-time position. Evening and weekend work may be required. We offer a positive work environment and opportunities to excel as a journalist. If you believe you’re the best candidate for this position, please send a cover letter, résumé, four writing clips and two published photos, as well as any social media/digital reporting experience you have, to rgalloway@tahoedailytribune.com.