CherryRoad is hiring: Part time reporter in McPherson

Job Title: Part-Time News Reporter

Location: McPherson Sentinel, McPherson, Kansas

Company: CherryRoad Media

Are you passionate about storytelling, local news, and making an impact in your community? The McPherson Sentinel is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic Part-Time News Reporter to join our team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to cover local news and events that matter to the residents of Madison, OH.

Job Description: Successful candidates will do work for printed editions each week, as well as daily online content and social media upkeep. Part-time position with flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends as needed. Candidates must be located in the McPherson, KS area within a reasonable distance to adequately cover local events. A reporter will gather community news 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