The Argus-Press seeks a news reporter

The Argus-Press, the only daily newspaper serving Shiawassee County, Michigan, is seeking a full-time reporter to join our close-knit staff.  The relatively small size of our newsroom necessitates that candidates be comfortable wearing many hats.

Responsibilities:

• To contributing consistent, multidisciplinary reportage — including breaking news, event coverage features and more
• Staff writers are required to shoot photographs
• Do light graphic design work as assigned.
• Knowledge of programs such as Adobe Photoshop and InDesign is a plus, but is not required.
• Most importantly, candidates should have strong news-gathering skills, with an evident enthusiasm for seeking out stories in every conceivable nook and cranny
• A solid grounding in AP Style is a must.
• Weekend work is required on a rotation basis.

Benefits include paid vacation, paid medical leave, paid maternity leave, health insurance, vision insurance and 401(k) with company match.

This is a great opportunity to work in a news-rich community and really contribute to the success of an independently-owned and operated newspaper.  Interested applicants should email their resume, along with relevant writing clips, to Managing Editor Aaron Bodus at abodus@argus-press.com

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