Adams Publishing Group is Hiring a Reporter - Eau Claire WI Near Eau Claire, WI
Eau Claire WI News ReporterAPG Wisconsin is seeking a full-time Reporter for the Leader Telegram. Job SummaryCandidates must have strong writing, research and people skills. The position requires ability to take photographs for assigned territory, its online editions and also to share content with the company's other publications. Duties include assigned beat work of newsworthy items. Enterprise and feature stories encouraged to round out each week's production with accompanying photographs. Specialty area of interests encouraged. Proficiency with the Internet and social media required. This is a full-time IN HOUSE position , with weeknight and weekend assignments part of the job. Job Functions The successful candidate must be flexible, attentive to details, diplomatic, able to take direction, and able to multitask. This position will work with different personality types and across a number of publications. Candidates for this position should have strong interpersonal skills and client orientation and exhibit an ability to work effectively with internal and external contacts as a team member as well as a team leader. RequirementsEssential Functions
Ability to write and to provide clean copy, to take photos and video, strong organizational skills
Must be able to accept instruction and editing suggestions from editors
Must be able to work cooperatively with the public
Perform job duties and conduct self in accordance with company core values
Initiate and nurture effective, professional relationships with internal and external contacts
Responsibility to write headlines
Minimum RequirementsPrior reporting/editing experience preferred. Demonstrated ability to multitask. Must have own transportation. Technology Skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is helpful. Ability to use Facebook and Twitter and other social media preferred. Education Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field strongly preferred. Benefits Include
Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance
Company paid disability and term life insurance
A generous PTO policy with PTO accrual beginning on the first day of employment
3 Floating Holidays
2 Volunteer Days
Company paid holidays
401(k) plan with discretionary matching.
In addition, APG associates have access to discounts on a wide variety of products, services, flights, rental vehicles and more.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.