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The Columbia Basin Herald seeks a general assignment reporter

The Columbia Basin Herald is looking for a general assignment reporter to join the editorial team at our daily newspaper.

This position allows the reporter to cover a wide variety of topics including local government at the city and county levels, outdoor recreation, education, agriculture, the tech industry, economic development, lifestyle and – for those so inclined – sports.

Successful candidates must be familiar with AP style and be excellent verbal and written communicators. They must also have strong journalism ethics and news judgment. A positive attitude is preferred. Other preferences include:

  • Those who look for opportunities to cover topics that are new to them.
  • A believer in community journalism and its contributions to democracy.
  • An interest in covering agriculture alongside advancing technologies.
  • Skill in layout and design using the Adobe Suite, including InDesign.
  • Photography skills using Nikon and Cannon DSLRs.
  • The ability to participate in podcasts and online broadcasts.
  • An understanding of the importance of data journalism and visual storytelling.
  • Social media savvy.

You’ll be joining a staff that includes a full-time sports reporter, three full-time staff writers and a managing editor.

Salary: paid at an hourly rate of $17.33

To apply, please email your resume, cover letter and three examples of published work to editor@columbiabasinherald.com. The subject line of the email should read: General Assignment Reporter.

For more details click here.

Mariam Ahmed

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