Newspaper Reporter - Part Time

CherryRoad Media is seeking a Newspaper Reporter for the Montevideo American News/ Granite Falls Advocate Tribune

(Southwestern Minnesota area) *PART TIME

A reporter will serve to gather news and information that is relevant, address community needs and interests, and help readers.

EXAMPLES OF THE WORK:

• Obtain relevant information through interviews, observations, attending events, researching documents and computer-assisted reporting
• Write accurate, fair, timely, information-packed and colorful stories. Know and use proper grammar, spelling and newspaper style.
• Select stories that reflect reader interest, both geographically and demographically, and reflect the diversity of the community..
• Use multimedia to tell stories through web updates, photographer, blogging, etc.
• Develop community contacts, sources and other knowledge of the community and its interests.
• Editing abilities, including page pagination and posting of content to the web.
• Generate story ideas.
• Collaborate with reporter and editor colleagues in the region to set priorities based on news and opportunities to grow audience.
• Shoot still photos and videos. Edit video for publication.
• Any other projects or assignments outlined by the editorial supervisor and/or publisher.
• Suggest photographs and graphics to accompany stories.
• Other duties as assigned

• Must have good communications skills for the ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers
• Excellent keyboarding and computer knowledge
• Excellent knowledge of grammar, spelling and AP style
• Ability to react quickly to new developments and exercise judgement.
• Ability to juggle multiple stories and deadlines

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Degree in Journalism or related field of study preferred, but not required
• Other combinations of educational and experience may be considered

At CherryRoad you can expect a refreshing and personal culture that encourages idea sharing and collaboration. Here, your knowledge, abilities, and work experience count.

At CherryRoad Media…opportunity becomes achievement.

EOE/MFDV