Education Reporter

Description:

Summary:

The Greeley (Colo.) Tribune is seeking a passionate reporter to cover education from kindergarten classrooms to college campuses in Greeley and across Weld County. The beat spans a fast-growing city's K-12 schools, rural schools facing unique challenges and two key institutions of higher education: the University of Northern Colorado and Aims Community College. The ideal candidate will tell human-centered stories, hold institutions accountable and help readers understand how education shapes our future.

What you will do:

• Produce high-quality feature, explanatory and investigative stories for our website and newspaper, which prints four days per week

• Efficiently track education officials' decision-making, measures of success and challenges for education institutions

• Work directly and collaboratively with editors and reporters on story ideas

• File stories on tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality

• Have multiple stories in progress at once, prioritizing for timeliness and relevance

• Cultivate sources at all levels, from administrators and educators to parents and students

• Localize state and national education trends

• Use creative storytelling to present stories in unique ways that attract readers

What you will bring:

• Proficiency in AP style and newswriting structure.

• College degree and journalism experience

• Ability to file Colorado Open Records Act and Freedom of Information Act requests to access public records

• Proficiency using spreadsheets to analyze data for trends

• Ability to take photos when the staff photographer isn’t available. A staff camera can be provided as needed

Benefits and Compensation:

The hourly wage is $19.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to geographic location, education, work experience, time in role, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, the Company offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, as well as paid time off and select paid holidays (all benefits are based on eligibility). Please click the following link for more detailed information: www.mybensite.com/mng

Who we are:

Prairie Mountain Media, a subsidiary of MediaNews Group, is a publishing company with a multimedia portfolio of print, niche and digital products. We house an extensive, integrated network of 15 trusted local brands that deliver exclusive local news and attract local audiences throughout the state of Colorado. With a century-long legacy in their communities, our newspaper brands deliver over 1.26 million print and 14 million digital impressions monthly, providing proven results for advertisers of all sizes. We offer a full range of digital advertising solutions. This includes a vast network of websites, partnerships with major players like Google, MediaNews Group, and Adtaxi, social media, email, search engine marketing (SEM), search engine optimization (SEO), and targeted advertising options. Prairie Mountain Media delivers award-winning coverage and in-demand multimedia products to high-value audiences in Colorado, connecting advertisers with an ever-growing number of readers through personalized marketing services.

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EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

How To Apply:

• Please submit an online application along with your resume for this position here https://myworkdaycenter.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/MNG/job/Greeley-Colorado/Reporter_R2572. Along with your resume, please include a cover letter and 3-5 clips showcasing your best work

Closing Date:

• Continuous recruitment until the position is filled

Conditions of Employment: 

• A full pre-employment background check and MVR will be conducted as part of the selection process. Must be willing to submit and pass the necessary required checks

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation

• Travel – This position entails occasional driving for work assignments, training sessions, and/or meetings. The employee will be responsible for transporting themselves between different sites as needed

• This position entails occasional in-person training sessions and/or meetings. The employee will be responsible for transporting themselves to the site

• Must be available for shift work. May be required to work various hours for coverage outside of normal business hours

Apply

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