News Reporter

Lewis Publishing Company, publisher of the award-winning community newspapers Lynden Tribune and Ferndale Record, has an immediate opening for a full-time news reporter. The successful applicant will be responsible for covering community news and features in north Whatcom County. You will be responsible for meeting coverage, human interest, recreation, investigative/explorative pieces, and more.

Applicant will work closely with the editor and other staff members in a deadline-driven environment for both print editions and our websites. The ideal candidate will be curious in nature, work with a sense of urgency, bring a good command of English and AP style, a journalism degree, a willingness to immerse into civic, cultural, business, education, and agriculture. Applicant must be familiar with photography, InDesign and social media. You will have plenty to do in your 40-hour week. You also will have the opportunity to become a well-versed, skilled journalist capable of advancing your career in most any direction.

Lewis Publishing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including health insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and 401K Profit Sharing Plan.

If you are interested in joining our team in the beautiful Pacific Northwest please send or email your cover letter, resume and a variety of published clips (3-5) to: Publisher Michael Lewis (mdlewis@lyndentribune.com) at P.O. Box 153, Lynden, WA, 98264.