Reporter

Reporter

We seek a Part time general assignment reporter to cover the Vandalia area.

Assignments will include city council, school board, business, and community events.

Responsibilities:

Pitch, edit and write multiple news stories each week

Conduct interviews in-person and over the phone

Supplement stories with photos

Work under deadline

Synthesis material from multiple sources

Shift work hours to attend weekend or after-work events

Represent the newspaper in a professional manner

A journalism degree and some experience is preferred, but not required. Any candidate with excellent writing and photography skills is encouraged to apply.

Please submit three writing samples with job application.

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance

• Flexible schedule

• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person