Reporter
- Employer
- The Echo Press
- Location
- Alexandria, MN
- Salary
- Depends on Experience
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- Industry
- Media and Entertainment
- Role
- Editor / Journalist / Freelance Writer
- Job Type
- Long-Term
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
Alexandria is ranked as the top small city or “micropolitan” in the state for new and expanding facilities. The community is known for its year-round recreational fun at the lakes, trails, museums and arts/theatre facilities, its bustling downtown and various festivals, as well as its small-town feel with successful schools and health facilities.
As a reporter with the Echo Press, you will cover a variety of stories and will be asked to tell them through engaging writing, photography and, when possible, video.
The Echo Press is a twice-weekly newspaper that provides its 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 most importantly a dedicated staff!
Position Requirements
Excellent communication skills required as well as the ability to write with confidence on multiple topics. Qualified applicants must have a valid driver's license and a driving record that is insurable by the company.
Apply at: www.forumcomm.com/careers or contact Editor Ross Evavold at revavold@echopress.com or 320-763-3133.
About the Organization
Forum Communications Company is a multimedia news company with locations across ND, SD, MN and WI. We have over 1,400 employees that work towards a common goal, delivering quality products and information to our clients and viewers. We publish both print and online versions of our newspapers. We develop websites and apps. We own and operate television and radio stations and offer agency services and sales solutions.
We pretty much do it all!
EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position is currently accepting applications.
Company
Founded before the turn of the century, The Echo Press is the only in-depth news source in Douglas County, which also publishes a total market coverage shopper.
The Echo press is published twice weekly on Wednesday and Friday with a circulation of nearly 10,000. The Lakeland Shopping Guide published each week has a circulation of nearly 27,000. Every year the Echo Press produces several summer publications for residents and vacationers.
The Echo Press continues to be recognized as an award-winning newspaper receiving the NNA Weekly Division Best Newspaper Website in 1998 and 2001 as well as awards for photography, web site design and editorials. The paper has also received awards from the Minnesota Newspaper Association for Best Investigative Reporting and the Herman Roe Award. The newspaper was named best weekly newspaper by MNA in 2002 & 2004.
Alexandria is the county seat of Douglas County with a population of over 11,000, 35,000 when the lakes area is included. Each summer the population triples as the area is considered a prime vacation destination with beaches, many lakes, great fishing and antique shops. Alexandria also boasts one of the top technical colleges in the state.
- Website
- http://www.echopress.com/
- Location
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Alexandria
Minnesota
US
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