REPORTER

Date Posted	June 12, 2024
Industry	Newspapers
Specialty	General Assignment
Required Education	High School Diploma
Job Status	Full-time

Description:

Reporter

The Kenai Peninsula Clarion, a division of Sound Publishing, Inc., is seeking a full-time general assignment reporter to cover the communities of Alaska’s central Kenai Peninsula, with a focus on the cities of Kenai and Soldotna. The ideal candidate will be interested in covering a diversity of community events and issues, such as arts and public safety, fishing, business and sports. The beat will also cover public meetings and local city councils.  The reporter will create copy for the once-weekly print edition and contribute two to three stories daily for the web.  Beyond completing weekly assigned stories, the reporter is expected to develop leads and generate story ideas. Work Location: In office

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

• You’ll be part of an award-winning, energetic, professional news team!
• You’ll be paid $17/hr
• Medical/Vision plan with a significant portion of the premiums paid by the Company
• Life/AD&D/LTD insurance – paid for by the Company
• Voluntary Dental Plans (Base and Buy Up options), Life and AD&D coverage – paid by the employee
• EAP & Wellness programs
• 401k retirement plan with Company match
• Vacation & Sick accrual

Qualifications:

• High school or equivalent required.
• Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license and be properly insured. 
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or similar educational focus is required.
• Computer and photography skills and working knowledge of AP style are necessary.
• A strong candidate will also have experience at a community newspaper. A degree in journalism or writing may count for experience.

HOW TO APPLY:

Email us your cover letter, resume, and include five examples of your best work showcasing your reporting skills and writing chops to careers@soundpublishing.com. Be sure to include "REPKPC" 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! www.soundpublishing.com