Reporter at Better Newpapers, Inc. in Vandalia, IL

Reporter
We seek a Part time general assignment reporter to cover the Vandalia area.
Assignments will include city council, school board, business, and community events.

Responsibilities:
Pitch, edit and write multiple news stories each week
Conduct interviews in-person and over the phone
Supplement stories with photos
Work under deadline
Synthesis material from multiple sources
Shift work hours to attend weekend or after-work events
Represent the newspaper in a professional manner

A journalism degree and some experience is preferred, but not required. Any candidate with excellent writing and photography skills is encouraged to apply.

Please submit three writing samples with job application.

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person