What are the responsibilities and job description for the News Reporter position at Rome Sentinel Company?
The Sentinel Media Company (previously known as the Rome Sentinel Company) is a 6th generation media company covering the Greater Utica-Rome area. Our mission is to produce local reliable community news and advertising both in-print and online.
We are looking for a talented news reporter to join our team and participate in providing local news content for our daily, weekly and online products. As a news reporter, you will work closely with our managers and will be responsible for gathering information, interviewing guests, writing stories and looking for story leads. Ultimately, you should have the desire to attend community events and write news stories in an informative, interesting and unbiased way.
Responsibilities
- Research/attend local community current events
- Collaborate with our team about story leads/ideas
- Interview guests and write stories
- Take your own photos/videos for the story
Skills
- A passion for journalism (experience preferred but not required)
- Effective communication skills
- Available to work on a flexible schedule and travel to cover stories
- Ability to meet deadlines
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Journalism: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: Multiple Locations