Our goal of giving readers a balanced and fair account of what goes on in this community and elsewhere in the world will never change, while the means through which we deliver your community news and information has expanded rapidly. Today, our community members can read their news on a weekly basis through print, through email daily, online and using their mobile devices anytime.
The Sampson Independent is seeking a full time, multi-skilled content writer to cover a variety of news in the Sampson county community. This person will need to be versatile to tackle other areas, to include local politics, breaking news, community events and features.
Job Description:
Our Editorial team is looking for a journalist to serve as a reporter to cover local news. This position is ideal for someone who is ready to meet new people and share their stories through feature pieces while covering events that are important to our readers.
Responsibilities:
· Exceptional reporting and writing skills
· Ability to source and generate impactful enterprise leads, and create impactful content relying on critical relationships
· Be tenacious in their ability to uncover stories through investigation and research
· Ability to report, write, capture visual content, edit and produce stories for multiple platforms on deadline
· Active use of social media for promotion and news gathering
· Demonstrate a strong commitment to the community
Skills:
· Social media and photography sills are a plus for this position.
· A journalism degree is preferred, but not required
Salary: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits: Health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, paid time off, flexible schedule, health savings account
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $13.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Experience:
- Journalism: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Clinton, NC 28328: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person