General Assignment Reporter (full-time)
Description
The Panola Watchman, Panola Counties leading newspaper and news source is seeking as full-time General Assignment Reporter. As the General Assignment Reporter you will provide coverage of stories across Panola County and the surrounding area. You will be a part of a combined East Texas newsroom, which features reporters based in Panola, Marshall, and Kilgore. Collaboration with this team will be a vital part of your job. Qualified candidates must be proficient in the coverage of breaking news and the creation of enterprise content.
The General Assignment Reporter typically works on a Monday through Friday schedule, although some night and weekend work is required depending on story assignments.
We Offer
The Panola Watchman, Panola Counties leading newspaper and news source is seeking as full-time General Assignment Reporter. As the General Assignment Reporter you will provide coverage of stories across Panola County and the surrounding area. You will be a part of a combined East Texas newsroom, which features reporters based in Panola, Marshall, and Kilgore. Collaboration with this team will be a vital part of your job. Qualified candidates must be proficient in the coverage of breaking news and the creation of enterprise content.
The General Assignment Reporter typically works on a Monday through Friday schedule, although some night and weekend work is required depending on story assignments.
We Offer
- An excellent benefits package including health, dental, and vision plans.
- Long-term and short-term disability and life insurance provided at no cost.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- A generous Paid Time Off plan.
- Reports on various types of news in Panola County and its surrounding areas including city and county governments, schools, spot news, and features.
- Assist the Panola County, Marshall and Kilgore combined newsroom, as necessary.
- Perform the role of a visual journalist, as called upon, providing photography and video to go with your stories.
- Support the copy editing and page design of the newspaper as needed.
- Work with your editor to understand analytics and what content we should be covering.
- Familiar with AP style guide.
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field.
- 1 year of experience, though recent college graduates will be considered.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong computer skills.
- Acceptable driving record and the ability to drive where needed.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently; Spanish-language proficiency would be a plus.
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