News Reporter

Are you interested in getting to the bottom of a story and reporting the facts?

Fetch Your News wants quality reporters who write and research stories in small-town America. Operating out of north Georgia, west North Carolina, and east Tennessee, reporters must attend local government meetings, break the news, and write feature pieces.

Responsibilities:

• Write weekly articles tailored to your coverage area

• Conduct research on assigned or approved stories for information and accuracy

• Collaborate and take direction from Editor in Chief

• Edit and revise work before publishing

• Follow AP and Fetch Your News style guidelines

• Submit work in a timely fashion, within 24-hours after a local meeting or ASAP for breaking news

• Include SEO practices in your writing

• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience & Requirements:

• Command of the written English language
• Ability to drive to local government meetings in assigned counties

• Strong communication skills and work ethic

• Knowledge of SEO, WordPress, YouTube, and associated software

• Capable of working independently and within tight deadlines

• Able to attend local meetings

• Interact with public and team in a positive and productive manner

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and accept constructive criticism

• Photography and graphic design experience a plus

Additional Details:

• Report to: Editor-in-Chief

• Office/Remote position: Remote (but required to attend local meetings)

• Employment Type: Independent Contractor

FYN Media Group provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.'

Work Remotely

• Yes

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Internship

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
This is not an office environment, and contract workers will be able to work independently.

Experience:

• Writing Skills: 1 year (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote

Salary : $15 - $17