COMMUNITY SPORTS REPORTER

Salary: $20.00 / PER HOUR

VACANCY ANN. #: STOI-23-102
TITLE: SPORTS / COMMUNITY REPORTER
SUPERVISOR: RAWHIDE MANAGER
DEPARTMENT: RAWHIDE PRESS
STATUS: REGULAR, FULL-TIME
LOCATION: WELLPINIT, WA
SALARY / GRADE: $20.00 / PER HOUR
OPENING DATE: NOVEMBER 27, 2023 (REVISED) 
CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED 

JOB SUMMARY: Sports/Community Reporter covers news on; community/department events, sporting events, teams, athletes, and fans.  May also work through a variety of media outlets, including print, radio, television, and internet-based publications.  

MAJOR JOB DUTIES:

• Communicate with public, in office or in the field.
• Receives assignments, local areas.
• Collects data and writes on newsworthy events and sports.
• Conducts interviews with community members and elders.
• Establishes contacts in tribal departments.
• Adheres to the deadlines so the paper to get out to the public in a timely manner.
• Take photos for the articles that will be published.
• Format pictures for publication.
• Be on call for short notice on news events and assignments.
• Be responsible for minimum 5 complete pages of the hard copy
• Layout news articles, pictures, department, community news.
• Label; sort, count and label for 1450 to 1500 papers.
• Works with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, desktop publishing programs, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Cloud, other programs as needed.
• Helping public with archived news articles or photos.
• Working with other newspapers; reprint articles and photos.
• Social Media posts on events covered
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR POSITION:

• Excellent communication skills
• Social Media Marketing knowledge
• Submissions to other newspapers across the country
• Writing to your audience – news, community, creative, etc.…
• Knowledgeable in editing
• Must be able to travel to assigned events with own reliable transportation
• Self-motivated to get the job done by deadline
• Detail Oriented
• Photography and formatting skills required
• Knowledge/experience using multiple software programs including but not limited to:
  • Photoshop
  • Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • InDesign
  • Cloud
  • Other programs as needed to get information to public

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older
• Must have a valid drivers’ license and a good driving record
• High school diploma or GED required; BA in Journalism preferred
• Minimum of 6 months work in photojournalism or similar field with published articles and/or photos
• Must be physically capable of carrying equipment and lifting (bulk mailings).
• Must be computer literate with experience and demonstrated knowledge of photo and editing software
• Must successfully pass criminal background screening.

 

• Safety Sensitive
• 101-630 – This position may have regular contact with or control over children as part of their job duties.

Contact: Sabrina McCoy or Empero Corral

P.O. Box 206, Wellpinit, WA 99040

(509) 458-6583 or (509) 458-6527, or Fax (509) 458-6556

E-mail: hrfrontdesk@spokanetribe.com

All Applications Must Be Received in the HR Department No Later Than 4:30 p.m. on the Closing Date

The Spokane Tribe of Indians Reserves The Right To Hire According To Its Indian Preference Policy

All Applicants Are Subject To A Pre-Employment Drug Test

All Positions With The Spokane Tribe Are Subject To A-90 Day Orientation