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.

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Mariam Ahmed