Reporter jobs in Evansville, IN

Come join our expanding team for an exciting evening gig, with future gig opportunities available!

Reporters are needed to relay results from the state primary elections on Tuesday, May 7th, 2024. Reporters must arrive at their designated election office by 5:45PM and update the results as they come in. Selected applicants will be messaged through the Indeed email, and will be directed to email our Director of Elections for online training.
NOTE: All reporters are expected to follow state, county, and local rules regarding entry to public buildings. It will be the duty of the reporter to be aware of these rules, particularly regarding COVID-19.

Skills

• Timeliness: the goal of Decision Desk HQ is to be the first outlet to report results.
• Attention to detail: reporters must be able to enter results accurately.

Requirements

• Must have a smartphone.
• Must have or be willing to install the Discord app (https://www.discord.com)
• Must be able to arrive at a designated location 15 minutes before polls close.
• Must pass a skills assessment (delivered by Indeed)
• Reporters will undergo a 15 minute online briefing, scheduled with Director of Elections, to prepare for the evening.

Note: this is for May 7th, 2024. There will be opportunities for work in future elections, including November of 2024. Pay of $125 is for each evening of work, running 5:45pm until approximately 9:45pm. Payment is made through direct deposit after verification of the work completed via Bill.com.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $125.00 per day

Schedule:

• Evening shift

Experience:

• Journalism: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Rockport, IN (Required)

Work Location: In person