Summary:
We are looking for a skilled reporter to join our team in Vacaville, California. As a reporter, you will be responsible for covering local news and events, writing articles, conducting interviews, and delivering accurate, engaging and informative content to our readers. You report on various activities and people within the Vacaville and Solano County community.
What you will do:
- Cover local news and events, including breaking news, community events, and feature stories
- Conduct research, interviews, and gather information to write engaging and accurate news articles
- Write and edit articles for print and online platforms
- Collaborate with editors and other reporters to ensure that content is of high quality and meets publication standards
- Attend and report on city council meetings, school board meetings, and other public events as required
- Utilize social media platforms to engage with readers and promote content
- Maintain relationships with community leaders and sources
- Develop and pitch story ideas to editors
- Ensure accuracy, clarity, and ethical standards in reporting
- Responsible for delivering 2-3 stories per week
What you will bring:
- Journalism experience, AP style knowledge and the ability to quickly compile accurate reporting on a variety of topics
- Experience working with various technologies for the position including PC laptops, digital cameras and recording equipment
- Good people skills are necessary for conducting interviews with sources
- Bachelor's degree preferred; experience in a professional journalism newsroom preferred
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required
The hourly wage range is $16.00 - $17.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, time in role, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, MediaNews Group offers a comprehensive benefits package, and 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
Who we are:
The Vacaville Reporter, a subsidiary of MediaNews Group, is a newspaper in the town of Vacaville, California. It also covers surrounding Solano County, California, including Fairfield, California and Dixon, California.
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.
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What We Do
At MediaNews Group, our employees are our greatest asset.
MediaNews Group (MNG) was established in 1985 and has over 4,000 employees nationwide including subsidiaries and other corporate affiliates. There are more than 100 different brands within our portfolio. In addition to our print products, we are a client-centric digital organization that brings scale, precision, and sophistication to digital marketing. Leveraging the belief that people matter as much as technology, our suite of products, including Adtaxi, helps advertisers solve complex marketing challenges with custom, performance-driven solutions. Readers turn to us for all the news and information that matters to them nationwide. Adtaxi is an exclusive program with the ability to reach 196M or 95% of the U.S. wired population that was established in 2010. Learn more at www.medianewsgroup.com.
Why Work With Us
We are a team-first culture that ensures every employee has the opportunity to grow and learn. At MNG, we promote from within and work with team members to achieve their full potential. We truly believe that failure is not a setback, but an opportunity. Join our team and feel good about what you're doing and where you're going!
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
The majority of our roles are 100% remote excluding Production & Circulation although some roles require customer visits or occasional in office work. We do not have any intention of returning to an in office environment/culture.
