Reporter
The Longmont Times-Call newspaper in Boulder County, Colorado, is looking for an experienced journalist to serve as public safety reporter, covering police and fire departments, general assignment and breaking news for the web and print editions. This is an early afternoon/late evening position.
What You Will Do
You are a master of AP style and will help cultivate a strong audience, both online and in the community
You are a strong storyteller and will possess a unique journalistic voice
Develop a social media presence as the go-to person for public safety news, and will write about that news both in daily and enterprise story format
Well-versed in social media, search-engine optimization and will cultivate fresh ideas to bring to the Times-Call and its sister newspapers
What You Will Bring
Degree in journalism, communication or equivalent experience
One to two years of experience as a reporter at a daily newspaper or online news outlet
Relevant experience in news reporting and writing, using social media, creating enterprising content
A writing voice that speaks to their audience
Ability to work well under deadline pressure
An attitude that contributes to a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration
Willingness to experiments with new digital tools and platforms
Additional Information
This employee must be flexible to work weekends and holidays on a rotational basis as well as odd hours if necessary/news requires
This employee must live in the Boulder-Longmont area or be willing to relocate (no relocation assistance offered)
This position reports to work in a newsroom in Boulder, Colorado
Who We Are
Prairie Mountain Media, a subsidiary of MediaNews Group, is a publishing company with a multimedia portfolio of print, niche and digital products. We house an extensive, integrated network of trusted local brands that deliver exclusive local news and attract local audiences throughout the state of Colorado, including the Akron, Boulder, Broomfield, Brush, Cañon City/Royal Gorge Region, Colorado Springs, Erie, Estes Park, Fort Morgan, Greeley, Julesburg, Lafayette, Lamar, Longmont, Louisville, Loveland, Pueblo, Sterling and Superior markets.
Our 15 newspaper brands have served their respective communities for more than 100 years. They deliver more than 1.26 million print and 14 million digital impressions every month and proven results for advertisers large and small. We can extend your reach near and far with our sizable network of websites and partnerships with national powerhouses Yahoo!, MediaNews Group and Adtaxi. Our full range of digital advertising solutions also includes social, e-mail, search engine marketing and search engine optimization along with geo and behavioral targeting and retargeting platforms.
Prairie Mountain Media delivers the best of Colorado, serving high-value audiences and connecting advertisers to them. Our award-winning coverage and numerous content delivery options endear us to an ever-growing number of readers. Our in-demand multimedia products and personalized marketing services form a powerful communications tool for our clients.
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The hourly wage is $19.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, time in role, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, MediaNews Group offers a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition program, and 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).