Reporter - Waseca

Southeast Iowa Union; Waseca (MN); On-site; USD 16,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Iowa Union's Waseca County News is seeking a reporter to write news stories for its weekly print edition and online website in Waseca, MN.

The reporter should cover local government, events, features, hard and breaking news. A self‑starter with strong communication skills who can engage with the community is essential. An associate's or bachelor’s degree in journalism is recommended but not required; writing experience is necessary.

Qualifications

• Writing experience is necessary.
• An associate's or bachelor's degree in a journalism-related field is recommended but not required.

Responsibilities

• Write news stories for the weekly print edition and online website.
• Cover local government, events, features, hard news, breaking news and more.
• Be a self-starter and strong communicator, who is willing and able to get out in the community and make their presence felt.

Skills

Writing

Community reporting

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree (recommended)

Job description

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Full‑Time, Regular (30+ hours per week), Professional position, Waseca, MN, US.

Salary Range: $16.00 To $18.00 Annually

Waseca County News Reporter

The Waseca County News is seeking a reporter to write news stories for its weekly print edition and online website.

The reporter should be comfortable covering all types of news, including local government, events, features, hard news, breaking news and more. The ideal candidate will be a self‑starter and a strong communicator, who is willing and able to get out in the community and make their presence felt.

An associate's or bachelor's degree in a journalism‑related field is recommended but not required. Writing experience is necessary.

The reporter will be expected to live in or near the community being covered.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.