Reporter

The Times-Standard

Eureka, California, US
Base: $16.90 - $17.25ph; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Fully remote
Produce at least two byline stories per day
Cover local news and city council meetings
Conduct interviews with sources
As a reporter for The Times-Standard, you'll have the opportunity to investigate and report on a wide range of topics on local news and city council meetings

Job Summary

  • As a reporter for The Times-Standard, you'll have the opportunity to investigate and report on a wide range of topics on local news and city council meetings.
  • Most work is done remotely, although there is access to our office and the nearly 175 years of our newspaper archive.
  • In addition to your salary, the Company offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, as well as paid time off and select paid holidays.

Matching Summary

As a reporter for The Times-Standard, you'll have the opportunity to investigate and report on a wide range of topics on local news and city council meetings.

Salary

Base: $16.90 - $17.25/hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, paid time off, select paid holidays

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • produce at least two byline stories per day
  • cover local news and city council meetings
  • conduct interviews with sources
  • AP style knowledge
  • excellent communication skills
  • maintain a valid driver’s license

Nice-to-have

  • curious, tenacious, and creative individual
  • thrive under tight deadlines
  • chasing down a good story
  • unique culture
  • WordPress a plus

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • experience in a professional journalism newsroom preferred
  • working knowledge of covering court cases
  • navigating the legal system a plus
  • technical ability with PC laptops, digital cameras, and recording equipment

Work Rights

Not specified

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