It has been a long time since I've posted to this site. Today I learned about a job opening at the Savannah Morning News. These jobs don't come about often so I wanted to pass this one along.
If you know of someone who is qualified and ready for a move, please let them know about this newsroom/digital position.
Job Posting
JOB TITLE: Multimedia Entertainment/Features Reporter
DEPARTMENT: Newsroom
DATE: March 7, 2018
REPORTS TO: Features Assigning Editor
STATEMENT OF THE JOB: Responsible
for covering assigned beat(s), as well as general news and feature assignments
in a professional journalistic manner for print, digital platforms and social
media.
REQUIREMENTS OR SPECIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism or English and
at least two to five years of experience as a reporter for a news
organization, advanced computer and multimedia skills preferred.
- Must have reliable automobile and smartphone
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Must be licensed
driver and carry appropriate auto insurance.
EXPERIENCE & TRAINING: Must have strong computer and proofreading
skills. Ability to coordinate and
produce content, current events and be enterprising while looking for new
angles beyond the routine. Should have
solid command of English language and rules of grammar. Must work well with others.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work will be performed inside
and outside the newsroom. Must have
sense of urgency with news coverage and be able to work under stressful
conditions, alone or with a team.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:
- Diligently cover assigned beat, or beats, and
other assignments in multiple formats on multiple platforms. This includes
shooting photos and video with most stories.
- Must be able to manage and engage in social
media with emphasis on timely information and sourcing.
- Meet deadlines and work under pressure with
quality and speed during newsgathering duties. Must be able to work on
short- and longer term projects.
- Be accurate, expert in verification and conform
to appropriate media style.
- Use a thorough knowledge of current events and
the content of the newspaper and apply this knowledge to the job. Initiate
ideas for news and feature coverage in all media formats expected and
follow through to completion.
- Demonstrate integrity, initiative, integration
and innovation in both personal conduct and daily work.
- Be able to develop and maintain sources and
knowledge to develop stories and report in timely fashion. Protects confidential
information and sources.
- Perform other tasks as necessary or assigned by supervisors.
DEADLINE: March 13, 2018
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION: CHECK JOB
REQUIREMENTS TO DETERMINE IF YOU ARE QUALIFIED.COMPLETE APPLICATION IN HUMAN RESOURCES.
HUMAN RESOURCES WILL SET UP
INTERVIEWS FOR ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.
