Reporter researches a variety of news stories through interviews, observation, and library and/or online resources. Determines tone and intended audience of story. Being a Reporter investigates and writes a variety of simple news stories. May require a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Reporter typically reports to a supervisor. The Reporter works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be a Reporter typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
APG Wisconsin is seeking a full-time General Assignment Reporter for the Ashland Daily Press.
Job Summary
Candidates must have strong writing, research and people skills. The position requires ability to take photographs for assigned territory, its online editions and also to share content with the company's other publications.
Duties include assigned beat work of newsworthy items. Enterprise and feature stories encouraged to round out each week's production with accompanying photographs.
Specialty area of interests encouraged.
Proficiency with the Internet and social media required.
This is a full-time position, with weeknight and weekend assignments part of the job.
Job Functions
The successful candidate must be flexible, attentive to details, diplomatic, able to take direction, and able to multitask. This position will work with different personality types and across a number of publications.
Candidates for this position should have strong interpersonal skills and client orientation and exhibit an ability to work effectively with internal and external contacts as a team member as well as a team leader.
Requirements
Essential Functions
Minimum Requirements
Prior reporting/editing experience preferred.
Demonstrated ability to multitask.
Must have own transportation.
Technology Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is helpful. Ability to use Facebook and Twitter and other social media preferred.
Education
Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field strongly preferred.
For immediate consideration, please send resume, cover letter and 3-4 examples of your best writing to Jeff Robischon at jrobischon@ashlanddailypress.net.
Benefits include: competitive medical, dental and vision insurance; company paid disability and term life insurance; a generous PTO policy with PTO accrual beginning on the first day of employment; company paid holidays; and a 401(k) plan with discretionary matching. In addition, APG associates have access to discounts on a wide variety of products, services, flights, rental vehicles and more.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $37,564.91 - $45,239.46 per year
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Work Location: In person