About this role
Specific Responsibilities:
- Research, write, and edit news, sports, and feature content for print and digital publications.
- Cover assigned news, sports, community, and special events.
- Develop and maintain relationships with sources, community contacts, and local organizations.
- Conduct interviews and gather accurate information for news and feature stories.
- Produce accurate, timely, and engaging content in accordance with AP style and company standards.
- Capture and edit photographs and video to support news, sports, and feature coverage.
- Write accurate captions and identify individuals, locations, and events represented in photographs.
- Monitor community events, local issues, and ongoing developments to identify story opportunities.
- Meet established deadlines while managing multiple assignments and priorities.
- Assist with the production of special sections, magazines, and other editorial projects as assigned.
- Represent the company professionally within the communities served.
- Adhere to company policies, journalistic standards, and ethical guidelines.
- Assist with newspaper distribution, insert delivery, and other publication support activities as needed.
- Maintain a commitment to internal and external customer service.
- Participate in the Great Game of Business and support company initiatives.
- Adhere to all company safety standards, including general workplace safety, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, English, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Two years of newspaper, media, communications, or related experience preferred.
- Strong writing, editing, interviewing, and proofreading skills.
- Working knowledge of AP style.
- Experience with photography and digital image management.
- Ability to gather information, verify facts, and produce accurate content under deadline pressure.
- Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
- Knowledge of current events, community issues, and local government activities preferred.
- Proficiency with computers, content management systems, and standard business software applications.
- Demonstrated alignment with company core values and ESOP culture.
- Valid driver's license and adhere to company driving eligibility requirements, including proof of auto insurance.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and working at a computer.
- Frequent travel throughout the coverage area to attend meetings, events, interviews, and sporting events.
- Regular operation of cameras, video equipment, computers, and other office equipment.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and varied schedules as news and event coverage demands.
- Ability to move equipment and materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.