The Salisbury Post is seeking a reporter for local news coverage.
Salisbury is a growing community with a great quality of life and an excellent location. The Post has a proud, award-winning history and loyal readership. This position is an excellent opportunity for an experienced reporter wanting to focus on community news or a strong Journalism school graduate.
Responsibilities-
Help provide competitive coverage of the Salisbury and Rowan County community, including breaking news coverage
Collaborate with other writers and help organize and prioritize coverage
Skills
-At least 1-year experience as a reporter preferably in a community news setting is desired, but recent journalism graduates have done well too.
-Concise, accurate writing skills
-Experience covering crime, government, education, and features are all beneficial, but not required.
-Basic photography skills are required
-InDesign and video editing skills are also a plus, but not required
For the right candidate, this position has the potential to grow into an editor role. The Salisbury Post is owned by Boone Newspapers, Inc. A privately held company whose executives built their careers in journalism. We offer paid holiday, vacation, and sick time along with medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Job Type: Full-time or part-time
Full-time pay: $35,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year