Reporter

The Times-Standard

Eureka, California, US
Base: $16.90 - $17.25; bonus/equity: not specified...
Fully remote
Producing at least two byline stories per day
Dig up and tell stories
Cover local news
The primary responsibility is producing at least two byline stories per day, digging up and telling the stories of Humboldt County, and covering local news including city council meetings, local events, press conferences, breaking news, and ongoing court cases

Job Summary

  • The primary responsibility is producing at least two byline stories per day, digging up and telling the stories of Humboldt County, and covering local news including city council meetings, local events, press conferences, breaking news, and ongoing court cases.
  • The company offers a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, as well as paid time off and select paid holidays.
  • The Times-Standard is the leading source of news for California's far North Coast and is a subsidiary of MediaNews Group.

Matching Summary

The primary responsibility is producing at least two byline stories per day, digging up and telling the stories of Humboldt County, and covering local news including city council meetings, local events, press conferences, breaking news, and ongoing court cases.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • producing at least two byline stories per day
  • dig up and tell stories
  • cover local news
  • conduct interviews with sources
  • AP style knowledge
  • excellent communication skills

Nice-to-have

  • curious, tenacious, and creative individual
  • thrive under tight deadlines
  • chasing down a good story
  • unique culture
  • working cooperatively with team

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • experience in 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
  • WordPress a plus
  • valid driver’s license
  • reliable transportation

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Not specified

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