Editor Forest Lake Times

Adams-Multimedia; Forest Lake (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest Lake Times is seeking a full-time Reporter to cover business, breaking news, and in-depth feature stories for our community edition. The role includes local government, education reporting, photography and page layout responsibilities, with a collaborative newsroom culture.

You should bring prior reporting and editing experience, a journalism degree, and proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, InDesign and Photoshop. This position offers 37.5 hours weekly and a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Prior reporting and editing experience is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field.
• Must be able to multi-task.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, InDesign and Photoshop is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Cover business, breaking news and in-depth feature stories.
• Cover local government, education, photography and layout.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Reporting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

InDesign

Photoshop

Job description

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Reporter Forest Lake Times

Want to make a difference in your community?

This full-time, 37.5 hours per week position at the Forest Lake Times, covering business, breaking news, in-depth feature stories, local government, education, photography and layout may be the perfect opportunity for you. We are looking for someone who understands community journalism and is eager to share interesting stories.

Prior reporting and editing experience is preferred, as is a bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field. Must be able to multi-task. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, InDesign and Photoshop is helpful.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision options and an hourly rate of $17-$18.. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.