MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST

Brady Standard-Herald; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Herald-Standard in Uniontown, PA is seeking a Multimedia Journalist to join our news team. You will create compelling content for print and digital audiences, produce engaging reports, and contribute to audio and visual stories.

A college degree and a drive to connect with the community are essential, along with solid reporting, writing, and deadline-driven work ethic. Collaborate with editors and partners to deliver timely, accurate news while supporting a positive newsroom culture and

Qualifications

• A college degree.
• A drivers license and reliable transportation.
• An interest in talking and meeting with people.
• A love of their community, and sharing their perspective with others.
• Strong reporting, writing, organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced newsroom and reprioritize assignments as needed.

Responsibilities

• Learn and employ all techniques for effective digital storytelling.
• Maintain clear communication with the editor.
• Meet daily deadlines with content for print and digital audiences.
• Contribute to a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration.

Skills

Strong reporting

Excellent writing

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Digital storytelling

Education

College degree

Job description

MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST

The Herald-Standard is a 6,000-circulation daily and the leading source of information for Fayette and Greene counties, is seeking a multimedia journalist to join the staff. We work in collaboration with our sister daily newspaper, the Observer-Reporter in neighboring Washington County, to deliver the news to readers in the southwestern corner of Pennsylvania.

Since its founding more than 200 years ago, the Herald-Standard has been an integral part of the growth of Southwestern Pennsylvania. Our staff not only covers all the important events, but we provide vital information to our readers and residents that truly makes a difference in their lives. The right candidate will help the Herald-Standard continue to deliver that important news, sports and feature stories and information to our community. This is an exciting time for us and we need an eager journalist to join our team.

We are looking for a reporter who can deliver stories quickly and accurately, who is curious about and interested in the community we serve, and who has a proven ability to connect with readers. This journalist is responsible for creating content with our print and digital audiences in mind while also working on special projects for the newspaper. Good audio and visual skills, along with the ability to write clearly and concisely, are a must.

• Learn and employ all techniques for effective digital storytelling.
• Maintain clear communication with the editor.
• Meet daily deadlines with content for print and digital audiences.
• Contribute to a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration.

What We Require

• A college degree.
• A drivers license and reliable transportation.
• An interest in talking and meeting with people.
• A love of their community, and sharing their perspective with others.
• Strong reporting, writing, organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced newsroom and reprioritize assignments as needed.

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