Job: Reporter
Job Description
Job Type: Full time, Salaried
Wage: $36,000-$40,000/yr.
Location: Salida, CO.
Job Description:
O’Rourke Media Group is searching for a talented reporter to fill a full-time position in Salida, Colorado, at the Mountain Mail newspaper.
The Mountain Mail is published twice a week and its companion website, https://www.themountainmail.com, is updated frequently every day.
Our journalists are driven to find stories that matter to our community and are dedicated to fairness, accuracy and ethical reporting.
The successful candidate for this position is someone who knows how to cover hard news but also loves to write about people and their passions. They know that a good interview is often a good conversation and know when to ask the tough questions, but also when to listen. The ideal candidate has exceptional writing skills and is willing to put in the extra effort and research to deliver an engaging story.
Qualifications for this position include:
- Degree or diploma in journalism, or a related field;
- At least 1-3 years of experience as a reporter with experience covering hard news and feature stories or experience at a college newspaper;
- The ability to meet tight deadlines and report the news as it happens;
- Superior language, writing and editing skills;
- Strong photography skills;
- Able to work a variety of schedules, including evenings, nights and 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 Salida, Colorado.
If this sounds like the perfect position for you, we would love to hear from you! To apply, please send your resume, letter of interest and relevant samples of your work to Chad Richardson, Vice President of News at O’Rourke Media Group, at [email protected].
Company Benefits
We offer competitive compensation plans, including reasonable relocation assistance if you are moving from outside one of our markets. Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance benefits, paid time off and our 401 (k) retirement plan, which includes a company match. There are excellent opportunities for career development and growth within the company.
About the Company
O’Rourke Media Group is a fast-growing company that owns and operates hyper-local, community newspapers, niche publications and a full-service digital agency. We are family-owned and mission-driven to save newspapers and local media companies by investing in the people, resources and technology needed to thrive for many years to come. We currently operate in eight states with more than 30 publications and hyperlocal websites. Our news teams excel at producing unique content and useful information that fuels an engaged, growing audience across print and digital platforms. We have also established ourselves as a top-performing sales company in the industry. We are always on the hunt for talent that can help us grow.
**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.