Reporter
Come cover cops and courts along with breaking news in one of the fastest growing regions in the nation. The Greeley Tribune is looking for a reporter for it’s public safety/breaking news beat.
What You Will Do
Coverage of local law enforcement agencies — mainly the Greeley Police Department and Weld County Sheriff’s Office — along with covering proceedings at Colorado’s 19th Judicial District and breaking news in Weld County, CO
Stories assignments range from small items on car crashes or road closures to large, analytical examinations of the trends and patterns associated with local law enforcement
This person in this position will be part of an editorial team of 8, and the weekly schedule for this position is Sunday-Thursday
There will also be ample opportunity to pursue feature stories
What You Will Bring
Strong news judgment and a drive to compete
Ability to write clean concise copy that draws readers in, including nut graphs and online headlines for SEO
The skill to mine human sources, documents and data, including a facility for mining public records
The ability to juggle multiple stories of varying complexity, from quick news posts under intense deadline pressure to daily news stories and longer-term enterprise
Proficiency at using the web and social media to report stories and to share them
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
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 $18.00 - $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, paid time off, and 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).