Editor/Reporter
What happens when a community loses its newspaper?
Well, it's not good. Just ask Mineral Wells, TX, who lost their paper a couple of years ago. They long to have their local publication back, their local news back, and they asked us for help. So CherryRoad Media, experienced with bringing papers back to news deserts, is ready to do the same for this lovely Texas town.
Want to get in on the action? We are looking for an editor/reporter who would relish an opportunity for some adventure and a chance to build their own paper from the ground up.
Heck, you can even help us name it.
Duties for an editor/reporter include:
- Generate story ideas
- Gather relevant and timely news and information
- Conduct interviews, attend events, research
- Write accurate, fair, timely, information-packed and colorful stories
- Use multimedia to tell stories through web updates, photography, blogging, etc.
- Address community needs and interests
- Help readers
- Select stories that reflect reader interest and the diversity of the community
- Etc., etc.
- Oh, and, yes, other duties as assigned ;)
Of course, you already know all that.
You also need to know and use proper grammar, spelling and AP style. Experience with editing and design, including page pagination and posting of content to the web, is a plus. You need good communications skills and the ability to react quickly to new developments and exercise good judgement. And don't forget the ability to juggle multiple stories and deadlines.
Required education and experience:
- Degree in Journalism or related field of study
- Or other combinations of education and experience
CherryRoad Media is family-owned company, no hedge funds here, and we are growing: from 1 paper at the beginning of 2021 to 64+ markets today and counting. We want our coworkers to experience a refreshing and personal culture that encourages idea sharing and collaboration. Here, your knowledge, abilities, and work experience count.
CherryRoad Media offers medical, dental, vision, life, disability Insurance, 401(k), paid holidays, flexible PTO and more.
And did we say we are growing?
Want to grow with us? Help start a paper from scratch? Have some fun?
Well, send us a note.
EOE/MFDV