News Reporter

The Chronicle in Centralia, Washington, is looking for the next great journalist to join its growing team.

The position calls for a motivated, adventurous and endlessly curious reporter who enjoys reporting on environmental issues, the outdoors and more from a coverage area that includes Mount St. Helens, Mount Rainier, White Pass Ski Area, the Pacific Crest Trail and the sprawling Gifford Pinchot National Forest.

The successful applicant will report on wildfires and floods when they occur but will also be asked to keep tabs on a number of small towns in East Lewis County and carry out general assignment duties as needed.

We’re looking for a reporter who is handy with a camera, but photographers are available to join journalists on assignment.

The Chronicle is located midway between Portland and Seattle, just a short drive from the Washington coast and the Cascade Mountains. The newsroom prides itself on award-winning local news, with an intense focus on the communities we call home.

The Chronicle publishes three robust print editions a week and daily updates at chronline.com. The locally-owned family newspaper is part of CT Publishing, which also publishes The Reflector in Battle Ground, Washington, and the Nisqually Valley News in Yelm, Washington.

The pay range for this position is $18 to $22 an hour, depending on experience and qualifications. The Chronicle offers health and dental insurance. Journalists are reimbursed at a rate of 66 cents per mile for travel to and from assignments. Company vehicles are available to reporters looking to reduce wear and tear on their own vehicles.

To apply, send a short cover letter, samples of your work, a resume and references to Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz at eschwartz@chronline.com.