Staff Writer

Description:

The Courier-Times, a weekly newspaper serving Roxboro and Person County in North Carolina since 1881, is searching for its next staff writer. The new hire will be the lead reporter, covering local government, business and crime. The standards are high as The Courier-Times was the 2025 NC Press Association first-place winner in General Excellence for Division B. We are a family-owned newspaper with a passion for serving our readers and our community. This is a great spot for a young journalist looking to grow or someone wanting to become a respected and important part of a community that values its newspaper. The opportunities to tell meaningful stories and report timely, important news are endless. If interested, please send a cover letter, resume and 3-5 clips to Editor/Publisher Kelly Snow at kellysnow@roxboro-courier.com.