To write news and feature stories using informative, journalistic language useful to readers. Responsible for production of assigned market’s publication of Community Impact Newspaper. Responsibilities:    

• Commit to the highest level of accuracy
• Build relationships with community contacts to maintain a steady flow of news
• Bring story ideas to all internal editorial planning meetings 
• Maintain awareness of current and future business development
• Maintain accurate source and contact records that are easily accessible by team members
• Ensure accurate reporting by interviewing sources from a variety of perspectives
• Attend city council meetings, chamber functions, other news or city events
• Research and write lead stories as assigned
• Interview and write a minimum of two feature stories as assigned 
• Design graphics and sidebars for each story 
• Implement production for one paper including designing of front page, ensuring style guidelines consistently maintained, completing corrections after each editing
• Assist with web content as needed
• Assist editorial team with copy-editing, fact checking, design or writing as needed
• Represent Community Impact Newspaper in a positive and professional manner at networking events or other external functions 
• Attend all internal meetings and events on time
• Maintain positive working relationships with co-workers and management team
• Learn and adhere to Community Impact’s editorial stylebook
• Understand and adhere to the policies and procedures of Community Impact Newspaper

Skills:

• Ability to write news and features, design pages, develop useful sidebar graphics
• Knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Microsoft Word
• Familiarity with AP style
• Knowledge of Web design and development a plus
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Ability to perform job responsibilities in a timely manner with minimal supervision
• Ability to multi-task and deal effectively with time pressures
• Flexibility in performing tasks outside of basic responsibilities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field
• Experience in interviewing, writing and page design
• At least two years prior experience with other print publication(s) a plus