Reporter

Adams Publishing Group's Western Division has an opening for a reporter to help cover Kittitas County for The Daily Record.

Recent college graduates — ideally those with an online-first background, plus experience covering public safety, breaking news, and/or feature writing for a college newspaper or internship — are highly encouraged to apply. Photography experience is also helpful.

Please email three (3) samples of your work to General Manager Donna Etchey at detchey@kvnews.com

Essential Responsibilities:

Grow audiences by delivering well-written content;
Perform research on different topics;
General assignment, beat reporting: deliver a wide range of work that covers all aspects: daily stories, profiles, news features, sports, exclusive news, and watchdog reports;
Uncover newsworthy stories/breaking news;
Interview key people (witnesses, sources etc.);
Write content with readers needs in mind;
Ensure your pieces are accurate and objective;
Establish contacts and sources to use in future research;
Maintain notes in written or electronic form;
Contribute to content idea generation for publication;
Stay up-to-date with local, national and international affairs;
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field.
Previous journalism experience is preferred, but recent college graduates will be considered. Please include three (3) samples of your work.
Ability to meet deadlines;
Multimedia/social media knowledge and experience.
Knowledge of photography.
Broadly applied software including Google products, and photography skills.
English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Communications and Media — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.

Interested journalists who value community journalists are encouraged to apply ASAP.

Excellent Benefits including health, vision, dental insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401K program and more