Part time reporter

Job Title: Part-Time News Reporter

Location: Southwest Columbus, Ohio (West Columbus, Lincoln Village, Prairie Township, Westgate, Galloway, Hilliard, Grove City, Urbancrest, Commercial Point)

Company: Southwest Messenger / CherryRoad Media

Are you passionate about storytelling, local news, and making an impact in your community? The Southwest Messenger is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic Part-Time News Reporter to join our team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to cover local news and events that matter to the residents of West Columbus, Lincoln Village, Prairie Township, Westgate, Galloway, Hilliard, Grove City, Urbancrest, Commercial Point

Successful candidates will do work for one biweekly printed edition each week, as well as daily online content/social media upkeep.

Part-time position with flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends as needed.

Candidates must be located in the Southwest Columbus-West Columbus, Lincoln Village, Prairie Township, Westgate, Galloway, Hilliard, Grove City, Urbancrest, Commercial Point

, OHIO area within a reasonable distance to adequately cover local events.

A reporter will gather community news, including local sports, that is relevant and addresses community needs and interest.

Examples Of The Work

• Obtain relevant information through interviews, observations, attending events, and researching documents.
• Write accurate, fair, timely, information-packed and colorful stories. Know and use proper grammar, spelling and newspaper style.
• Select stories that reflect reader interest, both geographically and demographically, and reflect the diversity of the community.
• Use multimedia to tell stories through web updates, photography, blogging, etc.
• Develop community contacts, sources and other knowledge of the community and its interests.
• Edit, post/update content to the website and handle social media updates/management.
• Generate story ideas.
• Collaborate with reporter and editor colleagues in the region to set priorities based on news and opportunities to grow audience.
• Shoot still photos and videos. Edit video for publication
• Any other projects or assignments outlined by the editorial supervisor and/or publisher.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Communication skills for the ability to gather information and write articles.
• Ability to work with required technology and computer programs.
• Writing skills to include proper grammar, spelling, punctuation and journalism guidelines and AP style.
• Ability to react quickly to new developments and exercise judgement.
• Ability to manage multiple stories and deadlines.
  
  

Required Education And Experience

• Degree in Journalism or related field of study preferred, but not required.
• Other combinations of education and experience will be considered.
  
  

At CherryRoad you can expect a refreshing and personal culture that encourages idea sharing and collaboration. Here your knowledge, abilities and work experience count.

At CherryRoad Media...opportunity becomes achievement.

EOE/MFDV