News & Sports Reporter/Photographer FT
Posted
Summary
Full-time community journalist in Cascade, Iowa, covering news and sports for print and digital publications: researching, interviewing, and writing AP-style stories, plus shooting and editing photos and video, with occasional support for newspaper production and distribution.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Research, write, and edit news, sports, and feature content for print and digital publications.
- Cover assigned news, sports, community, and special events.
- Develop and maintain relationships with sources, community contacts, and local organizations.
- Conduct interviews and gather accurate information for news and feature stories.
- Produce accurate, timely, and engaging content in accordance with AP style and company standards.
- Capture and edit photographs and video to support news, sports, and feature coverage.
- Write accurate captions and identify individuals, locations, and events represented in photographs.
- Monitor community events, local issues, and ongoing developments to identify story opportunities.
- Meet established deadlines while managing multiple assignments and priorities.
- Assist with the production of special sections, magazines, and other editorial projects as assigned.
- Represent the company professionally within the communities served.
- Adhere to company policies, journalistic standards, and ethical guidelines.
- Assist with newspaper distribution, insert delivery, and other publication support activities as needed.
- Maintain a commitment to internal and external customer service.
- Participate in the Great Game of Business and support company initiatives.
- Adhere to all company safety standards, including general workplace safety, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.