The Daily Sentinel seeks a health care reporter

The Daily Sentinel newspaper in Grand Junction, Colorado, is looking for a motivated health and wellness reporter to cover a variety of issues in the health care industry on Colorado’s Western Slope.

The reporter will be responsible for identifying and pursuing health stories that impact the region.

The work includes:

• Localizing national trends in the health care industry
• Financial aspects of local health care providers
• Features on medical advancements and facilities
• Stories on wellness and staying healthy.

Skills:

• Some of these subjects will be complicated and require thorough and comprehensive research and reporting.
• The reporting will look at issues around the region and content will be made available to multiple media outlets around the Western Slope.
• We are looking for a curious reporter who sees journalism as a public service.
• Candidates also need to come with a track record that shows strong reporting and writing ability.
• This reporter will stay on top of trends on the health care beat
• Will develop sources and their own expertise on health-related topics.

This position will report to the editor of The Daily Sentinel but will identify, research, make story pitches, and provide quality content on health care issues.

• • This is a grant funded position for 12 months with a strong possibility that the grant will be extended. Salary range is $40,000-$45,000.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field
• 2-3 years of experience reporting and writing for professional news organizations
• However, recent college graduates with journalism experience will be considered
• Strong skills, proven news judgment and a strong commitment to journalistic ethics is required.

Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, references and 4-6 writing samples to Managing Editor Dale Shrull via email at dale.shrull@gjsentinel.com. No calls, please.

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