Community journalist – The Gazette-Virginian

VIRGINIA PRESS ASSN; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gazette-Virginian seeks a community journalist to cover government, public safety and feature stories. The beat focuses on local government, public safety, and in-depth community life. Photography is a must; video experience is a plus.

The Gazette-Virginian combines traditional print with digital media to reach readers across multiple platforms. Based in Southern Virginia, the paper emphasizes a low cost of living, friendly communities, and a central location for recreation, shopping and

Qualifications

• Experience with photojournalism and basic video is preferred.
• Strong reporting and writing skills required.
• Ability to cover government and public safety beats and write compelling community features.

Responsibilities

• Cover government, public safety, and feature stories for the Gazette-Virginian.
• Capture photographs; basic video skills are a plus.
• Contribute to digital storytelling and reader engagement across platforms.

Skills

Photography

Government reporting

Public safety reporting

Feature writing

Digital media

Job description

Community journalist – The Gazette-Virginian

The Gazette-Virginian has an immediate opening for an energetic and creative reporter looking to take the world of community journalism by storm. The beat includes government, public safety and feature writing.

Photography skills are a must; video experience is a plus.

The Gazette fuses a mix of traditional yet evolving print with digital media to deliver the ultimate reader experience.

We are located in beautiful Southern Virginia known for its low cost of living, friendly people and central location to recreation, shopping and dining destinations.