The Coast News Group seeks a reporter, North County San Diego

The Coast News Group, publishers of The Coast News and Inland Edition, is looking for a part-time to full-time reporter to start by Labor Day (Sept. 4, 2023) with the experience to produce a wide range of stories in North County San Diego with a focus on city government, politics, crime, courts and human-interest features.

Responsibilities & Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field
• At least one year of newsroom experience is preferred.
• On a weekly basis, reporters are expected to attend city council and school board meetings
• Submit clean copy by deadline
• Take engaging photos (with captions) of local officials, geographic locations and events
• Share original content on The Coast News social media platforms.
• The position is part-time to full-time based on experience

Full-time benefits include sick time, health insurance and paid vacation days. Additional advertorial writing opportunities are also available to earn extra income.

This is not an easy job and requires strong writing and research capabilities, a sense of urgency and the ability to develop reliable, long-term sources.

To apply, send resume and published writing samples to jobs@coastnewsgroup.com.

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