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Lee Enterprises seeks a news reporter, The Valley News

November 7, 2023

Posted by Mariam Ahmed

A reporter uses basic facts to develop compelling, timely and well-sourced stories that accurately reflect the nature of the community or beat the reporter covers, in this case Fremont and Page Counties in southwest Iowa.

Responsibilities:

  • This should be a combination of weekly stories and other assignments undertaken in conjunction with a supervisor
  • Perform and execute all work practices in a safe manner. Constant safety awareness is mandatory for all employees
  • Initiates and coordinates responses to sources, readers and other community members through email and phone calls
  • Accepts story assignments, whether for news or special sections, cheerfully and completes them as quickly as possible
  • Takes clear photographs and gets information and names for cutlines
  • Communicates frequently with editors and other newsroom staff to coordinate plans

Qualifications:

  • Equivalent experience, including internships, in news reporting is also acceptable in lieu of a degree
  • Completes work in a timely manner and meets deadlines
  • Write stories clearly with little need for editing
  • Takes note of errors and does not repeat them
  • Spells correctly and never misspells names
  • Can be reached by phone by editors or paginators within a reasonable amount of time to address concerns
  • Multimedia elements to go with stories
  • Valid driver’s license and insurance required
  • On-site, regular and reliable attendance is required
  • Assists in special projects as needed
  • An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
  • Must have exceptional spelling and writing abilities
  • Ability to communicate effectively in person, on the telephone, and through electronic means
  • Ability to write copy in accordance with good grammar, accurate spelling and AP style.ntnt
  • Ability to budget time and meet deadlines

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