What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Assignment Reporter position at The Times-Tribune?
Corbin Times-Tribune
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title: General Assignment Reporter
Department: Editorial
Reports To: Corbin Editor
Position Type: Full-Time – Non-Exempt
Updated:
Position Overview:
Research topics of local importance and write stories for print and online – with an emphasis on general interest related topics. Also shoot and edit videos and other content for the Times Tribune website and social media.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Report and write with balance and objectivity
Meet daily copy and advance copy deadlines
Shoot or arrange photos, breakout or graphics to accompany stories
Work weekend shifts on a rotation
Maintain list of follow-ups, story ideas and sources
Self-manage work hours to assure late work-week availability
Write for not only the news pages of the daily paper but for other sections and pages at the discretion of supervisor
Generate stories from assigned beat and other beats as assigned
Write briefs from beat or as otherwise assigned
Represent the newspaper at public functions as assigned
Participate in reporter and staff meetings
Participate in safety training and other training as required
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and perform any other duties upon the request of immediate supervisor
Physical Demands:
Required to have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Must be physically able to climb stairs and move quickly on assignment as needed
The physical demands listed above are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions
Preferred Qualifications:
College degree preferred; experience or training in journalism or a related field required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $12.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13