Reporter

The El Dorado News-Times, sometimes called “The Voice of South Arkansas,” is the premier periodical dedicated to covering news in Union County. Our mission is to cover the news impartially, holding local government to account, highlighting the people making a difference in our community and shining a light on everything that matters to local residents. We work with sister papers in Camden and Magnolia to cover the entirety of the Golden Triangle of South Arkansas.
Open Position

Location: El Dorado, Arkansas

Beat: Southern Arkansas lithium and defense industries
Position:

South Arkansas is undergoing a major economic shift as new industries emerge. This reporter covers the emerging lithium industry and its economic and environmental impact and growth potential, as well as other industries, including oil/gas, chemical, forestry, and defense. The reporter serves three markets in the "Golden Triangle" of South Arkansas, contributing daily and enterprise reporting.

Salary and Benefits:
$32,760-$34,000

$25 monthly cell phone reimbursement, business mileage reimbursement at a rate of $0.37 per mile, eligibility for health, dental and vision coverage; profit sharing; 401K; health savings account and flexible spending account, subject to plan terms, eligibility for company-paid benefits including life insurance, short- and long-term disability and long-term care, subject to applicable waiting periods, paid time off earned on an accrual basis, company-paid parental leave, vacation time, sick leave, personal day, bereavement leave, holidays and a floating holiday.