Reporter - News - Local News

Reporter – Juneau County Star Times   Juneau County Star Times, based in Mauston, Wisconsin, is seeking a full-time general assignment reporter with a digital first focus to cover news beats in Juneau County. Duties include writing news and feature stories, photography, video production, interviewing sources and researching data for news and feature articles, developing sources and recognizing newsworthiness of events. The reporter will create content for the newspapers’ website, wiscnews.com as well as print products. Come join our team to live and work in an area that includes nearly unlimited outdoor activities and is a top tourism destination. Journalists who launched their careers with us have developed skills that opened doors for careers throughout the state and nation.   Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Writes news and feature stories plus regular longer stories as assigned. Produces content for the web including video, audio and photo galleries. Utilizes Facebook and Twitter and other social media systems, to spread news content. Takes photos to accompany stories or to run as stand-alone features, as assigned. Interviews sources and researches data for news and feature articles. Develops sources and recognizes newsworthiness of events in the area assigned. Enters stories and photos in the TCMS for placement in print and on web. Minimum Requirements: Writing experience from full-time work on newspapers, internships, freelance assignments, publications other than newspapers or equivalent. Must write clearly and concisely, have attention to detail, and have excellent spelling and grammar skills. Must be able to translate complicated facts and information into copy that is readable by the general public. Must be able to develop news reports on own initiative and without direction; Judgment needed to determine what does or does not make a story. Must be able to work effectively under deadline pressure. Must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and show evidence of poise and tact when in contact with the public, sources and co-workers. Basic computer knowledge required. College degree in journalism or related field or the equivalent in job experience. Must have valid driver’s license and a good driving record, and phone for timely story coverage.  Apply at www.madison.com/workhere.  Location: Juneau County Star Times, Mauston, WI     Capital Newspapers is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to maintaining a workforce that accurately reflects our audience and expands our voice. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.    Pre-employment background and drug screenings apply.

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