REPORTER

Date Posted	August 26, 2024
Industry	Newspapers
Specialty	General Assignment
Required Education	Bachelor's Degree
Job Status	Full-time

Description:

REPORTER (PORT ORCHARD, WA)

The award-winning weekly newspaper, the Port Orchard Independent, a division of Sound Publishing, Inc., has an opening for an experienced general assignment reporter to join our Kitsap news group of professionals. We want a skilled and passionate writer who loves covering community news. Applicants must be self-starters willing to take responsibility for reporting, writing, taking photographs, editing, writing headlines and basically doing everything but paginate the final product.

Expectations:

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in journalism.
• Prefer 2-5 years of experience and Kitsap County resident, but all others, including recent college graduates, are encouraged to apply.
• Must have advanced computer skills and a working knowledge of AP style.
• Will be required to produce daily stories for online publication.
• Must be able to focus on issues and content reflective our readers' values.
• Must be able to work as part of a team and independently as the workload dictates.
• Shooting photographs and video is required.
• Should be proficient at utilizing digital tools and print / digital software in the field.
• Must be adept at social media and new media platforms.
• Must have ability to complete clerical tasks, clocking in and out, expense reporting etc.
• Must follow all company policies and procedures.
• Must have a working cell phone and reliable transportation, a valid driver's license and be properly insured.

This is a full-time position that includes excellent benefits: medical, vision, dental, life insurance, long-termdisability, accidental death & dismemberment, a 401(k) with company match, EAP and Wellness programs as well as paid sick, vacation, and holidays.

TO APPLY: For immediate consideration, send your resume with cover letter, three or more non-returnable clips in PDF or text format and references to careers@soundpublishing.com . Make sure to include “POIREP" in the subject line.

Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace. Visit our website to find out more about us at www.soundpublishing.com

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week, weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Bainbridge Island, WA 98110: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person