Reporter

The Times-Standard

Eureka, California, USA
Base: $16.90 - $18.50; benefits: medical, dental, ...
Fully remote
Ap style knowledge
Produce byline stories daily
Cover local news
Primary responsibility is producing at least two byline stories per day, working cooperatively with a small team of journalists to cover local news and city council meetings

Job Summary

  • Primary responsibility is producing at least two byline stories per day, working cooperatively with a small team of journalists to cover local news and city council meetings.
  • The hourly wage range is $16.90 - $18.50 plus a cell phone stipend and mileage reimbursement, with additional benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and 401k.
  • The Times-Standard is the leading source of news for California's far North Coast and has a reputation for having a unique culture.

Matching Summary

Primary responsibility is producing at least two byline stories per day, working cooperatively with a small team of journalists to cover local news and city council meetings.

Salary

Base: $16.90 - $18.50; Benefits: medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, PTO, paid holidays; Other: cell phone stipend, mileage reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • AP style knowledge
  • produce byline stories daily
  • cover local news
  • conduct interviews
  • PC laptops, digital cameras, recording equipment

Nice-to-have

  • curious, tenacious, creative individual
  • thrive under tight deadlines
  • passion for uncovering truth
  • unique culture
  • WordPress a plus

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • experience in professional journalism newsroom preferred
  • working knowledge of covering court cases
  • valid driver’s license
  • reliable transportation

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