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Adams Publishing Groups Western Division has an opening for areporterto help cover Kittitas County in Central Washington forThe Daily Record. Stories can range from an economic development project involving solar energy arts & entertainment to city and county reporting.
Recent college graduates ideally those with an online-first background plus experience covering public safety breaking news and/or feature writing for a college newspaper or internship are highly encouraged to apply. Photography and/or videography experience is also helpful.
Please email five (5) samples of your work including at least one breaking news story at least one feature story and either a JPEG photo or video portfolio toEditor Brian Kelly at
Essential Responsibilities:
- Grow audiences by delivering well-written content;
- Perform research on different topics;
- Analyze and interpret findings by breaking down data;
- Beat reporting: deliver a wide range of work that covers all aspects: daily stories profiles news features exclusive news and watchdog reports;
- Uncover newsworthy stories/breaking news;
- Interview key people (witnesses sources etc.);
- Write content with readers needs in mind;
- Ensure your pieces are accurate and objective;
- Establish contacts and sources to use in future research;
- Maintain notes in written or electronic form;
- Contribute to content idea generation for publication;
- Stay up-to-date with local national and international affairs;
- Take photos and gather cutline information
- Be available for night and weekend shifts as needed
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Journalism Communications or related field.
- Previous journalism experience is preferred but recent college graduates will be considered. Please include five (5) samples of your work.
- Ability to meet deadlines;
- Multimedia/social media knowledge and experience.
- Knowledge of photography when staff photographer is not available.
- Broadly applied software including Google products and photography skills (video skills preferred but not required).
- English Language Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words rules of composition and grammar.
- Communications and Media Knowledge of media production communication and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written oral and visual media.
- Law and Government Knowledge of laws legal codes court procedures precedents government regulations executive orders agency rules and the democratic political process.
Kittitas County in Central Washington is a treasure to the outdoor enthusiasts with many opportunities for skiing hiking biking and viewing spectacular landscapes and wildlife. It is also home to Central Washington University . Interested journalists who value community journalists are encouraged to apply.
Must have a valid drivers license and pass MVR and drug test.
Excellent Benefits including health vision dental insurance paid time off paid holidays 401K program and more
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.
Employment Type
Full-Time
