Johnson City Press’ Post

Six Rivers Media, LLC, a digital-first company serving Northeast Tennessee, seeks a dynamic and versatile general assignment reporter to work for two weekly newspapers, The Erwin Record and the Herald & Tribune in Jonesborough. SRM needs a reporter who can dig into hard news stories, delve into data journalism and write engaging feature stories that emphasize the human element. We are looking for a reporter who embraces investigative journalism, someone who can deliver thoughtful analysis that tells readers where the story is going next. We need a reporter who recognizes our core mission is local news and community engagement. The ideal candidate needs to have a deep understanding of social media and a knack for building an audience for print and digital platforms. This reporter needs to break news that others follow. A few qualities we LOVE: -The ability to work in a deadline-driven environment -Multitask while being highly organized and detail oriented -Effectively shoot and edit photos and videos -Post stories to social media platforms and websites -Generate story ideas to entertain and engage our audience -Identify, cultivate and develop sources within the community and region -Knowledge of AP style is a plus One quality we insist upon: -Report accurate and informative stories Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications are highly prized. SRM is a family-owned company that is firmly committed to our printed product. We care about both our subscriber audiences in print and online. Deadline for applications is July 25, 2024. Interested candidates should email their cover letter, resume and writing samples to rwalters@sixriversmedia.com