Multi Media Reporter

The Pioneer Journal in Wadena, MN is  looking for a full-time motivated Multi-Media News Reporter to join our team. The desire to be part of a community newspaper, feature writing experience, the ability to shoot engaging photographs and video and strong organizational skills are preferred. The Focus serves the community with award-winning coverage, a strong online presence and top-quality targeted magazines. This position includes a healthy benefit package including PTO, paid holidays, medical, 401k and more!

Responsibilities include:

• Coverage of a variety of issues and events and people in the communities the newspapers serve.
• Coverage of breaking news, including crimes, accidents and natural disasters. Must be able to independently cover breaking news, write the story immediately and get it online.
• Taking photos that are of print quality to accompany stories, as well as shooting video to attach to the story online.
• Writing stories as assigned for special sections; as well as general assignment stories as assigned.
• Generating and pursuing story ideas from around the communities.
• Regularly cover evening and weekend events/meetings.
• Post to and update the newspapers’ websites.
• Rewrite and edit press releases.

Requirements:

• College education in mass communications/journalism preferred.
• Excellent grammar, spelling and typing skills.
• Ability to work well with others under pressure and deadlines.
• Photography skills required and some experience with videography preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to listen, interview and take accurate notes and write accurate, clear and concise stories in a fast-paced, deadline oriented environment.
• Strong organizational skills, detail oriented and the ability to work well with others.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is insurable by the Company.

For more information, contact Publisher Jason Miller at jmiller@perhamfocus.com or (218) 346-5900.