What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reporter position at The Thief River Falls Times?
The Defender is seeking a full-time, multi-skilled content writer to cover a variety of news within the community. This person will need to be versatile to tackle other areas, to include local politics, breaking news, community events and features.
Job Description:
We are looking for someone with a passion for journalism and community news who is ready to showcase the community through their writing. This position is ideal for someone who is ready to meet new people and share their stories through feature pieces while covering events that are important to our readers.
Responsibilities:
· Exceptional reporting and writing skills
· Ability to source and generate impactful enterprise leads, and create impactful content relying on critical relationships
· Be tenacious in their ability to uncover stories through investigation and research
· Ability to report, write, capture visual content, edit and produce stories for multiple platforms on deadline
· Active use of social media for promotion and news gathering
· Demonstrate a strong commitment to the community
Skills:
· Social media and photography sills are a plus for this position.
· A journalism degree is preferred, but not required.
· Fluency in AP Style
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $12.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Ability to Commute:
- Thief River Falls, MN 56701 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Thief River Falls, MN 56701: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12