What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reporter, KSL.com position at Deseret Digital Media?
Our company is committed to being trusted voices of light and truth reaching hundreds of millions of people worldwide.
We're looking for a full-time reporter to join the news team at KSL.com. This position is for an evening reporter who would work M-F from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.
KSL.com is by far the biggest and most read news site in Utah. We are committed to providing our readers with the latest, most accurate news so they can be well informed. We also believe that good news is exciting to consume and are committed to delivering an engaging product to our readers. You will be a part of a positive, hard-working team. We love working with self-starting news junkies who pay attention to detail and have great communication skills.
This is a hybrid position. Most days you will work from home but will still be required to travel to cover certain stories and events. You will be paid for mileage.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- A passion for breaking news
- A competitive drive to be first in the market and to seek out accurate, confirmed information quickly
- The ability to write news quickly and accurately on a variety of topics
- Solid news judgment
- Knowledge of local public figures and news events
- A commitment to upholding the brand standards of KSL.com and Deseret Digital Media
- The ability to find and write feature stories that highlight the best and brightest people and events in Utah
REQUIREMENTS:
- At least one year of experience writing for a news outlet
- A college degree, preferably in journalism
- Demonstrated knowledge of Associated Press style
- The ability to multitask and work under pressure
- The ability to find solid, timely story pitches daily
- The ability to work well with others on a team
- A drive to innovate and improve
You must be able to show examples of creating strong journalism. Please attach samples of published news stories or a link to a professional or personal page of your published news stories.
Deseret Digital Media is an equal opportunity employer. Deseret Digital Media provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
