Job Summary
Candidates must have strong writing, research and people skills. The position requires ability to take photographs for assigned territory, its online editions and also to share content with the company’s other publications. Duties include assigned beat work of business and newsworthy items. Proficiency with the Internet and social media required. This is a full-time position, with weeknight and weekend assignments part of the job.
Job Functions
The successful candidate must be flexible, attentive to details, diplomatic, able to take direction, and able to multitask. This position will work with different personality types and across a number of publications. Candidates for this position should have strong interpersonal skills and client orientation and exhibit an ability to work effectively with internal and external contacts as a team member as well as a team leader.
Requirements
Essential Functions
Minimum Requirements
Prior reporting/editing experience preferred.
Demonstrated ability to multitask.
Must have own transportation.
Technology Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is helpful. Ability to use Facebook and Twitter and other social media preferred.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field strongly preferred.
For immediate consideration, please send resume, cover letter and 3-4 best examples of your writing to Monte LaOrange at mlaorange@postregister.com
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.
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