On-Site Local Government Reporter (Fort Scott)

The Bourbon County Monitor; Fort Scott (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bourbon County Monitor is seeking a Freelance Reporter for an on-site role in the Fort Scott, KS area. The reporter will attend city and county meetings, community events, and other newsworthy activities, producing accurate, timely stories for online publication.

Responsibilities include researching information, interviewing sources, gathering documents, writing clear articles, and meeting deadlines. Some multimedia work may be required; strong ethical, nonpartisan reporting is expected.

Qualifications

• Strong reporting skills including newsgathering and fact-checking.
• Excellent writing with clarity, accuracy and AP-style standards.
• Effective communication for interviewing and editor collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Attend and cover local government meetings (city/county) and community events.
• Research and verify information; gather documents and public records.
• Conduct interviews and write clear news articles and summaries.

Skills

Strong reporting

Excellent writing

Effective interviewing

Source development

Deadline-driven

Ethical reporting

Tools

Photography

Audio/Video capture

Job description

The Bourbon County Monitor is seeking a Freelance Reporter for an on-site role in the Fort Scott, KS area. The reporter will attend city and county meetings, community events, and other newsworthy activities, producing accurate, timely stories for online publication.

Responsibilities include researching information, interviewing sources, gathering documents, writing clear articles, and meeting deadlines. Some multimedia work may be required; strong ethical, nonpartisan reporting is expected.