Reporter

Summary:

The Estes Park (Colo.) Trail-Gazette is looking for an experienced and resourceful journalist to cover this Colorado town, Rocky Mountain National Park, and nearby mountain communities including Allenspark, Glen Haven, Drake and Pinewood Springs.

This reporter will focus on Estes Park town government, schools, police and fire, visitor’s bureau, business organizations and all matters of community interest, while dedicating about 10% of their time to coverage of the national park, including tourism, the environment and wildlife, and the effect of federal government policy on the park.

Must be flexible to work evenings, weekends and/or holiday's as well as odd hours if necessary/news requires and live in the area/county or be willing to relocate (no relocation assistance offered)

What you will do:

• Help cultivate a strong audience, both online and in the community with your mastery of AP style

• Be a strong storyteller and will possess a unique journalistic voice

• Develop a social media presence as the go-to person for public safety news, and will write about that news both in daily and enterprise story format

• Cultivate fresh ideas to bring to the Trail-Gazette using your social media and search-engine optimization

• Work to meet regular production deadlines

• Utilize and experiment with new digital tools and platforms

• Contribute to growing our digital audience with daily postings online, on social media, etc.

• Foster a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration

• Work weekends and holidays on a rotational basis as well as odd hours if necessary/news requires (Town Board meets on Tuesday evenings.)

What you will bring:

• Degree in journalism, communication or equivalent experience

• Experience at a daily newspaper or online news outlet preferred

• News reporting and writing, shooting video, using social media, creating enterprising content

• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills

• Strong reporting, writing, organizational and story structure skills

• Understands imperatives of emerging and existing platforms, including web, mobile and print

Benefits and Compensation:

The hourly wage range is $20.00 - $21.00 + cell stipend and mileage reimbursement. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to geographic location, education, work experience, time in role, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, the Company offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, as well as paid time off and select paid holidays (all benefits are based on eligibility). Please click the following link for more detailed information: www.mybensite.com/mng

Who we are:

Prairie Mountain Media, a subsidiary of MediaNews Group, is a publishing company with a multimedia portfolio of print, niche and digital products. We house an extensive, integrated network of 15 trusted local brands that deliver exclusive local news and attract local audiences throughout the state of Colorado. With a century-long legacy in their communities, our newspaper brands deliver over 1.26 million print and 14 million digital impressions monthly, providing proven results for advertisers of all sizes. We offer a full range of digital advertising solutions. This includes a vast network of websites, partnerships with major players like Google, MediaNews Group, and Adtaxi, social media, email, search engine marketing (SEM), search engine optimization (SEO), and targeted advertising options. Prairie Mountain Media delivers award-winning coverage and in-demand multimedia products to high-value audiences in Colorado, connecting advertisers with an ever-growing number of readers through personalized marketing services.

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EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

How To Apply:

• Please submit an online application along with your resume for this position here. Along with your resume, please include 2-3 clips showcasing your best work

Closing Date:

• Continuous recruitment until the position is filled

Conditions of Employment: 

• A full pre-employment background check and MVR will be conducted as part of the selection process. Must be willing to submit and pass the necessary required checks

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation

• Travel – This position entails occasional driving for work assignments, training sessions, and/or meetings. The employee will be responsible for transporting themselves between different sites as needed

• Must be available for shift work. May be required to work various hours for coverage outside of normal business hours

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