What are the responsibilities and job description for the REPORTER - GENERAL ASSIGNMENT position at Sound Publishing, Inc.?
The Daily Herald in Everett, serving Snohomish County, which is Washington State's third-largest county,seeks a full-time reporter for the local news team. Much of the county is urban and suburban, but we also have mountain wilderness and Puget Sound islands in our coverage area. Reporters must be comfortable meeting with an urban mayor or slogging through mud in rubber boots.
The ideal candidate is comfortable writing hard news and features, both long-form and short. Weekly or daily newspaper experience is preferred, though time worked on student publications and internships will be considered. We are in the Seattle media market, so competitive juice is vital. Must be comfortable using a smartphone in the field to take photos and shoot video.
Sound Publishing Inc., which owns The Daily Herald, just opened a massive regional printing division in Lakewood, WA, is committed to the long haul of quality journalism and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a newspaper company (and much more, with an embrace of social media) that recognizes the key to our success lies in the abilities, diversity and vision of our employees. Sound Publishing strongly supports diversity in the workplace. Visit our website to learn more about us! www.soundpublishing.com
Job Type: Full-time, 40 hrs/wk
Pay: $20.50 per hour
Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Life and Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, 401k with Employer Match, EAP and Wellness programs, and paid time off.
Schedule: 8 hour shift, days and hours may vary
Work Location: Field, Office
HOW TO APPLY: Resume, cover letter and 3 to 5 of your best clips should be emailed to: . Please be sure to include GAREP in the subject line.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Journalism: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21
