Reporter

The Chronicle is looking for a reporter to join its growing newsroom in Lewis County, Washington. Based in Centralia, The Chronicle publishes a robust print edition three times a week and maintains a daily presence at chronline.com. We are committed to local news and work to provide as much of it as possible on a daily basis. The Chronicle values enterprising reporters who enjoy working in a productive and energetic newsroom. Each of our journalists carry out general assignment duties as needed, but this position will have a focus on local government and the state Legislature.

The Chronicle is located midway between Seattle and Portland and within an hour drive to the mountains and the beach. We’re fortunate to have Mount Rainier National Park, Mount St. Helens and other outdoor treasures in our coverage area, making this job a good fit for a journalist with a taste for adventure. We also have a record of holding public officials and institutions accountable and maintaining a strong presence at local government meetings, events and anything our readers might be interested in. Our staff is composed of an editor-in-chief, a regional editor, an assistant editor, a sports editor, a photo editor, four news reporters, a sports reporter and a number of freelancers and columnists.

The Chronicle is a family-owned newspaper with owners who are present and supportive of the efforts of the newsroom. We’re well-equipped when it comes to cameras, computers and other gear, and our journalists are always provided with what they need to do their jobs right.

For this position, The Chronicle is looking for an experienced journalist but will consider recent graduates with quality writing samples and references.

To be considered, send a short cover letter, resume and references to Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz at eschwartz@chronline.com. Feel free to email with questions about the position.

CT Publishing, owner of The Chronicle, Nisqually Valley News and The Reflector, offers health insurance, dental insurance and other benefits. Reporters are reimbursed for their mileage. The rate of pay generally ranges from $16 to $20 an hour.