Full-time education and general assignment reporter with an eye for enterprise sought to report on schools and district news in Chelan and Douglas counties in stunning Wenatchee Valley, Washington, right on the Columbia River at the base of the Cascade mountains.
Responsibilities
Developing sources and establishing relationships with teachers, students, parents, and administrators.
Reporting on school events, board meetings, and stories that develop out of those meetings, as well as enterprise stories and features.
Other story assignments, as required.
Qualifications
A journalism degree or journalism experience
Experience in multimedia storytelling is preferred
Bilingual in Spanish/English a plus
Photo/video skills are a big plus.
Understanding of journalistic ethics
Knowledge of AP style and the ability to produce clean copy
Must be able to work a flexible schedule that includes occasional nights and weekends.
Send a cover letter, resume, and clip links to Managing Editor Nancy Niles at niles@wenatcheeworld.com