Reporter - Full Time

GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORTER

This reporting position helps plan and produce engaging stories of both broad, general interest and on specific topics revolving around the Utah County community, specifically in the areas of education (primary, secondary and two universities), health and crime. The reporter will become ingrained in the local community, becoming an expert on who’s who and what’s what of Utah County cities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Conducts and/or participates in story, art, photo planning sessions to successfully integrate all elements into effective story packages on a diversity of subjects that are meaningful and helpful to vast numbers of readers.

A strong knowledge of all social media networking platforms is vital.

An ideal candidate:

• Is a strong representative of the newsroom to the public.
• Produces strong, compelling content, averaging two bylines every workday.
• Is capable of utilizing camera equipment to shoot own photographs on assignments.
• Takes on special projects as requested by supervisors and as developed independently.
• Participates in news and newsroom planning meetings.
• Some evening and weekend shifts may be required, as necessitated by coverage needs.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

The ideal candidate will embrace our passion for community journalism and excitement in breaking news situations.

The Daily Herald has a weekend circulation of over 20,000, with a strong emphasis on digital platforms which attract 600,000 users monthly. We often collaborate with our sister paper, the Standard-Examiner in Ogden, on stories of statewide interest and implications. Stories from reporters are frequently published in both markets.

As part of Ogden Newspapers, the Daily Herald offers a full benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

QUALIFICATIONS  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE                                                   

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism or another related field.

Qualifications: 1-3 years of journalism experience. Those with knowledge of Utah – its leaders, cities, topics important to residents and events – will have an advantage.

SKILLS                                  

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, journals and data.
• Ability to report on a wide range of stories.
• Proficiency in all social media platforms.
• Ability to multitask and produce content for both print and online.
• Organized with strong time-management skills.
• Natural curiosity and news judgment.
• Ability to dig for and generate stories that are meaningful to the community.
• Ability to befriend and gain the trust of communities, sources and leaders.

The Standard-Examiner offers a competitive benefits package. Our insurance includes: medical/dental/Vision and life insurance. Other benefits include vacation/sick leave, holiday pay and a 401(k) program with employer match.