Job Description
Job Overview:
Responsibilities:
The Longmont Times-Call newspaper in Boulder County, Colo., is looking for an experienced journalist to serve as Longmont public safety reporter, covering Longmont police and fire departments, general assignment and breaking news for the web and print editions. This position will work afternoons and nights.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned journalist with 2-3 years of experience as a reporter, who is a master of AP style and will help cultivate a strong audience, both online and in the community. The ideal candidate will be a strong storyteller and will possess a unique journalistic voice. The ideal candidate will develop a social media presence as the go-to person for public safety news, and will write about that news both in daily and enterprise story format. Candidates should be well-versed in social media, search-engine optimization and will cultivate fresh ideas to bring to the Times-Call and its sister newspapers.
Qualifications
Degree in journalism, communication or equivalent experience
The preferred candidate has 2 to 3 years of experience as a reporter at a daily newspaper or online news outlet
Relevant experience in news reporting and writing, using social media, creating enterprising content
The preferred candidate has a unique writing voice that speaks to their audience
Works well under deadline pressure
Understands imperatives of emerging and existing platforms, including web, mobile and print
Contributes to a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration
Experiments with new digital tools and platforms
Additional information
Must be flexible to work weekends and holidays on a rotational basis as well as odd hours if necessary/news requires
Must live in area or be willing to relocate (no relocation assistance offered)
The hourly wage is $17.00 - 18.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, time in role, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, MediaNews Group offers a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
