Reporter O'Rourke Media Group

Fremont Economic Development Corporation; Salida (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Fremont Economic Development Corporation is hiring a full-time reporter for The Mountain Mail in Salida, Colorado. The ideal candidate must excel in writing, cover various news topics including government and features, and possess great critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Compensation starts in the range of $40,000 to $45,000, in addition to benefits, including medical, dental, and paid time off. The successful candidate will join a family-owned media group with excellent opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• At least one to three years of experience as a reporter.
• Experience covering hard news and feature stories.
• Able to work various schedules including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Cover government and hard news.
• Write about people and their passions.
• Report news as it happens.

Skills

Exceptional writing skills

Strong photography skills

Editing skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree or diploma in journalism

Tools

Content management systems

Job description

Reporter — The Mountain Mail, Salida, Colorado

O’Rourke Media Group is hiring for a talented reporter to fill a full-time position at The Mountain Mail in Salida, Colorado.

The successful candidate for this position is someone who can cover government, hard news and also loves to write about people and their passions. The ideal candidate has exceptional writing skills and an exceptional work ethic.

The Mountain Mail is a weekly newspaper and includes a strong website atthemountainmail.com . We’re looking for someone whose reporting will help grow our online and print audiences.

Preferred qualifications for this position include:

• Degree or diploma in journalism, or a related field
• At least one to three years of experience as a reporter with experience covering hard news and feature stories or experience at a college newspaper
• Experience using content management systems for online products
• The ability to meet tight deadlines and report the news as it happens
• Superior language, writing and editing skills
• Strong photography and short video skills
• Able to work a variety of schedules, including evenings, nights and occasional weekends
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• A valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle
• Willingness to live in or near Salida

Company Benefits

O’Rourke Media Group offers compensation in the $40,000 to $45,000 range to start, plus incentives, medical, dental, vision, life insurance benefits and paid time off. There is also a great opportunity for advancement with the company.

About the Company

O’Rourke Media Group is a family‑owned, diversified media company that was formed in 2018. Originally just a holding company that owned a few newspapers, O’Rourke Media Group (OMG) has established itself as an industry‑leading, digital media company comprising a cutting‑edge digital agency and an impressive group of award‑winning, hyper‑local print newspapers and niche magazines. OMG now operates in eight states, 40 markets with over 58 publications and hyper‑local websites. In Colorado, OMG owns newspapers in Leadville, Fairplay, Buena Vista, Salida, Pagosa Springs and Gunnison. For more company information, please visit our website at www.orourkemediagroup.com.

Disclaimer

The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.