Reporter

Tremonton, UT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Adams Publishing Groups Western Division has an opening for a reporter to help cover Tremonton and Box Elder County Utah for The Tremonton Leader. Stories can range from an economic development project involving solar energy to an unusual murder case.

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 to Managing Editor Tim Epperson 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;
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.

Tremonton Box Elder County and Northern Utah are a treasure to the outdoor enthusiasts with many opportunities for skiing hiking biking and viewing spectacular landscapes and wildlife. It is also close to Utah State University with 22000 students and the home of several high-tech firms and industries. Interested journalists who value community journalists are encouraged to apply ASAP.

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.

Adams Publishing Groups Western Division has an opening for a reporter to help cover Tremonton and Box Elder County Utah for The Tremonton Leader. Stories can range from an economic development project involving solar energy to an unusual murder case.Recent college graduates ideally those with an o...

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 to Managing Editor Tim Epperson 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;
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.

Excellent benefits including health vision dental insurance paid time off paid holidays 401k program and more!