General Assignment Reporter

GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORTER

Join Six Rivers Media, LLC, as we seek an energetic and adaptable general assignment reporter. This position will be located in our Kingsport, TN office.

We're on the lookout for a reporter who thrives on uncovering hard-hitting news, exploring data-driven journalism, and crafting compelling feature pieces that resonate with readers on a human level. Our ideal candidate is passionate about investigative journalism, delivering insightful analysis that keeps our audience informed about the evolving narrative.

Key to this role is a profound grasp of social media dynamics and the ability to foster engagement across both our print and digital platforms. We're counting on you to be a trendsetter, breaking news stories that set the agenda for others to follow.

Here are a few qualities we're excited about:

• Thriving in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Bringing fresh story ideas that captivate and entertain our audience.
• Building and nurturing a network of sources within the community and region.
• Ability with photography and video editing a bonus.
• Familiarity with AP style is a bonus.
• One non-negotiable quality: Delivering accurate and insightful reporting.

Candidates with a bachelor's degree in journalism or communications are highly valued.

As a family-owned company deeply committed to both our print and online subscriber bases, we prioritize integrity and excellence in all that we do.

This is a fulltime position with a competitive wage, benefits including health care, mileage reimbursement, monthly cell phone stipend, 401(k), paid holidays and more.

Applications are open until May 8, 2024. If this sounds like you, please send your cover letter, resume, and writing samples to hviers@sixriversmedia.com.