Kankakee Valley Publishing is seeking a community reporter to join our team in west-central Indiana.
We believe strong community newspapers lead the way and our news content backs up our passion for local news. We are fiercely independent and our content platform is nearly all local news with every issue. The ideal candidate has the ability to focus on all aspects of community journalism, including taking photographs and shooting video, writing news and sports stories, and possesses an instinctual knack for daily digital journalism. We’re a weekly in print, but a 24/7 daily in digital.
This full-time position is based in Monticello, Ind., working for a combined newsroom of multiple weekly titles in east-central Illinois/west-central Indiana with an annual 5.2 million online page views.
Expectations are:
- Ability to multitask in a deadline-driven environment
- Editing, writing, designing and pagination skills
- Proficiency in InDesign, Photoshop and TCMS BLOX pagination. Multimedia skills are a plus.
- Effective time management and organizational skills
- Strong writing skills; Also basic newswriting and photography required
- Work autonomously but in a team-driven setting
- Be a visible in our community and build positive relationships
We offer a competitive wage, vacation, 401k and health insurance benefits, and opportunities for advancement.
Kankakee Valley Publishing is a family owned, privately held multimedia company with publications in six states.
Work Remotely
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $32,000.00 - $38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- Journalism: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Monticello, IN 47960: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person