Reporter

The Crossville Chronicle is seeking a full-time reporter to join its award-winning team. The ideal candidate is one with a passion for writing who can report on the issues of our growing area with accuracy and fairness and tell the stories of our people and community. Applicants should be self-motivators who are able to develop sources, dig for stories of importance to readers, handle hard news and tell a compelling story. The reporter will need to be organized and able to juggle multiple assignments and competing priorities with a sense of urgency and on deadline. Some weekend and evening work will be involved. Adobe Creative Cloud experience, particularly with InDesign, is helpful but not required.

Essential Skills and Requirements: • Sharp eye for details. • Develop effective personal relationships with sources. • Comfortable working with people of all ages, from all walks of life. • Writing with urgency adhering to the AP Stylebook. • Excellent communication skills. • Ability to work in a team atmosphere and collaborate with others on stories. • Valid Tennessee driver’s license, reliable transportation and minimum liability insurance required by state law.

Desired Skills and Experience: • Newspaper design, particularly with use of InDesign. • Photography skills and working with Adobe Photoshop. • Work with social media and content management systems. • Video experience a plus but not required.

Education: Bachelor’s degree required. Recent journalism graduates are encouraged to apply. Benefits • Competitive salary • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage • 401K • FSA/HSA • Paid holidays and paid time off, including paid time to volunteer within the community • Opportunities for advancement.