The Hanford Sentinel seeks a government reporter

The Hanford Sentinel is looking for a motivated and talented reporter who is interested in covering the City of Hanford. We’re looking for someone who wants to be a watchdog but who is also eager to write about events and people in our community. The responsibilities of this position include some cops coverage and breaking news as needed.

Qualifications:

The right person;

• Must have news judgment
• Be a self-starter who knows how to develop a beat
• Be inquisitive
• Photography skills and fluency in Spanish are pluses

The full-time position will be based at our Hanford Sentinel office in the Central Valley of California. Qualified candidates apply to Marga Cooley at mcooley@santamariatimes.com

Key Responsibilities:

• Reporting on city/county government, some general assignment
• Covering breaking police and fire news as needed
• Developing sources and stories on your beat
• Attending night meetings as needed
• Work Monday through Friday, some night shifts and weekends as needed.

Required Skills:

• 1-2 years reporting experience preferred.
• Photography experience a plus.
• Self-motivated, innovative, and creative.
• Must be able to manage multiple daily deadlines and multiple priorities while maintaining professionalism in the workplace.
• Possess a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism or related field.

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