Newspaper Reporter

CherryRoad Media is seeking a Part Time Newspaper Reporter for the Alice Echo News-Journal (Alice, Texas)

A reporter will serve to gather news and information that is relevant, address community needs and interests, and help readers.

EXAMPLES OF THE WORK:

Obtain relevant information through interviews, observations, attending events, researching documents and computer-assisted reporting
Write accurate, fair, timely, information-packed and colorful stories. Know and use proper grammar, spelling and newspaper style.
Select stories that reflect reader interest, both geographically and demographically, and reflect the diversity of the community..
Use multimedia to tell stories through web updates, photographer, blogging, etc.
Develop community contacts, sources and other knowledge of the community and its interests.
Editing abilities, including page pagination and posting of content to the web.
Generate story ideas.
Collaborate with reporter and editor colleagues in the region to set priorities based on news and opportunities to grow audience.
Shoot still photos and videos. Edit video for publication.
Any other projects or assignments outlined by the editorial supervisor and/or publisher.
Suggest photographs and graphics to accompany stories.
Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Must have good communications skills for the ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers
Excellent keyboarding and computer knowledge
Excellent knowledge of grammar, spelling and AP style
Ability to react quickly to new developments and exercise judgement.

Ability to juggle multiple stories and deadlines

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Degree in Journalism or related field of study
Other combinations of educational and experience may be considered