Staff Writer

Description

Are you an energetic, curious and enterprising local journalist? We are seeking someone who cares about community news and wants to focus on local and regional issues important to the people who live in Farmington and surrounding towns in Franklin County.

In this role, you will be responsible for reporting, writing and photographing news and feature stories for The Franklin Journal and sunjournal.com, working with other Maine Trust for Local News journalists to generate stories and other content of interest to readers.  Responsibilities include:

• Develop a strong network of sources in multiple communities 

• Be aware of local events, news and trends relevant to our readers 

• Assist with start-up weekly newsletter product focused on interesting people, places and happenings 

• Provide help to proof pages as needed  

Qualifications

• High energy and enthusiasm for the mission of the Maine Trust for Local News 

• Able to file content quickly to prioritize digital publication  

• Attentive to details, including grammar, spelling, Associated Press style  

• Demonstrate good organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines 

• Ability to communicate effectively and work with people respectfully 

• Reliable, dependable and able to maintain regular and punctual attendance 

• Be proactive and able to take initiative to solve problems and anticipate needs. 

• Have reliable transportation and clean driving record 

This is an in-office position with limited remote work.