Job Description
The Two River Times has an opening for an enthusiastic reporter who loves local news and telling stories that matter. We have a highly engaged, loyal audience that looks forward to reading us every week.
Job Responsibilities:
- Collect, verify, and analyze newsworthy information.
- Receive assignments or investigate news leads/tips. Assemble findings into a stable story.
- Conduct interviews by phone and in person.
- Report daily to the office, but also be available to work flexible hours to attend meetings or news events on the weekends when necessary.
- Develop sources, follow assigned beats. Work for features, sports, education when requested.
- Meet deadlines.
- Work with editors on finalizing copy.
- Utilize Mac laptop and take photos.
- Publicize online stories through personal social media channels, i.e. Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.
- Learn how to use WordPress in order to work on the newspaper’s website directly.
- Cooperate with reporters, chief editor, producers etc. and represent the Two River Times in a professional manner when meeting the public.
- Participate in newsroom meetings, contests, social events and offer contributions to the paper’s growth.
*All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
Job Type: Part – Time
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please submit your cover letter, including contact information, references, and résumé, via email to jobs@tworivertimes.com.
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The Two River Times is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable laws. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
