Reporter (Federal Way, Wa)

Sound Publishing Inc. is seeking a general assignment reporter with a minimum of 1-2 years of writing experience and photography skills. This position is based out of our Federal Way office. The primary coverage will be the Renton area community. The schedule may require evening and/or weekend work.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

• You’ll be part of an award-winning, energetic, professional news team!
• Starting Wage range: $17.50 - $18/hr
• Medical/Vision plan with a significant portion of the premiums paid by the Company
• Life/AD&D/LTD insurance – paid for by the Company
• Voluntary Dental Plans (Base and Buy Up options), Life and AD&D coverage – paid by the employee
• EAP & Wellness programs
• 401k retirement plan with Company match
• Vacation & Sick accrual

WHO WE ARE:

Sound Publishing, Inc. is an award-winning news and media organization based in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with community news outlets in Washington and Alaska. Our commitment to providing pertinent localized news content and independent, fact-based reporting make all subsidiaries of Sound Publishing an inspiring and rewarding place to work. The Daily Herald with its website, HeraldNet.com, has been the leading news and information source in Snohomish County, Washington, for more than a century. We are in Everett, a vibrant and growing community 30 miles north of Seattle, framed by Puget Sound to the west and the Cascade Mountains to the east.

MORE ABOUT THIS POSITION

As a reporter for Sound Publishing, you will be expected to:

• be inquisitive and resourceful in the coverage of assigned beats;
• produce multiple daily posts for the news sites;
• write stories that are tight and to the point;
• use a digital camera to take photographs of the stories you cover;
• blog and use Twitter on the web;
• shoot and edit videos for the web.

We are looking for a team player willing to get involved in the local community through the publication of the weekly newspaper and daily web journalism. The right candidate will have a commitment to community journalism and everything from short, brief-type stories about people and events to examining issues facing the community; be able to spot emerging issues and trends; write clean, balanced, and accurate stories that dig deeper than simple features; develop and institute readership initiatives.

Candidates must have excellent communication and organizational skills, and be able to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment. Must be proficient with AP style, and use the publication’s website and online tools to gather information and reach the community. Must be organized and self-motivated, exceptional with the public, and have the ability to establish a rapport with the community.

HOW TO APPLY:

Email us your cover letter, resume, and include five examples of your best work showcasing your reporting skills and writing chops to careers@soundpublishing.com. Be sure to include "RENREP" in the subject line.

Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace. Visit our website to find out more about us! www.soundpublishing.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.50 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Federal Way, WA 98003: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person