Adams Communications Inc is hiring: Reporter in Boone

Reporter

The Avery Journal-Times is looking for a general assignment reporter with a passion for community journalism. The right candidate will be a team player within The AJT as well as the additional community papers of Watauga and Ashe counties that comprise Mountain Times Publications. MTP, centered in Boone, N.C., covers three counties, Ashe, Watauga and Avery, with the newspapers of record in each area, and are members of Adams Multimedia. While this position is Avery Countycentric, there will be opportunities to write for each of our newspaper publications, All About Women magazine and our seasonal tourism products. In addition, the position offers a rewarding news environment and a unique opportunity to tell the diverse stories of Avery County and its people.

The AJT seeks an aggressive reporter, but also a writer that knows how to tell a story both in print and online, as well as promote these stories through social media. The reporter will cover a variety of beats, including local government, community news and events, and feature writing, as well as work directly with online presences and social media platforms.

Position is full-time with available health, dental, vision and life insurance benefits.

Submit your resume and clips to Avery Journal-Times editor Jamie Shell at jamie.shell@averyjournal.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.