Part-Time Reporter

Date Posted	August 25, 2026
Industry	Newspapers
Specialty	Not Specified
Job Status	Part-time
Salary	$20,000 to $25,000

Description:

Part-Time Reporter — Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber

Come join the newsroom at the Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber, an award-winning weekly newspaper serving the more than 10,000 people who call Vashon and Maury islands home.

We are looking for a curious, energetic and community-minded part-time reporter who wants to tell stories that matter — and gain experience covering just about every kind of beat along the way.

This is an ideal position for an early-career journalist who wants hands-on experience reporting and writing for both print and the web in a small, ambitious newsroom. Because we cover an entire island community, our reporters do a little bit of everything: breaking news, local government and political reporting, public safety, education, health care, environmental issues, business, arts and culture, community events, profiles and long-form features.

One day, you might be covering a school board or fire district meeting. The next, you could be reporting on a breaking news story, interviewing a local artist, profiling an islander with an extraordinary life story or heading out to cover something unexpected unfolding in the community.

The reporter will pitch and develop original stories, conduct interviews, cover public meetings and breaking news, take photographs when needed, write for our weekly print edition and website, and help share our journalism through social media.

We are looking for someone who is excited about local journalism, comfortable talking to people from all walks of life and eager to become deeply familiar with the community they cover.

Position details:

• 24-29 hours per week
• At least one year of journalism or related experience required
• Strong reporting, interviewing and writing skills
• Ability to work independently, meet weekly deadlines and juggle multiple stories
• Interest in both hard news and feature writing
• Familiarity with AP style preferred
• Photography and social media experience a plus
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle and auto insurance

Compensation

• Salary Range: $20 – $21 per hour

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Carpenter Media Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Carpenter Media Group is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to assist you in applying for a position or performing the essential functions of your job, please inform the hiring manager

About Carpenter Media

Carpenter Media Group is a leading North American local news champion with over 1,500 talented employees working with us to deliver unique community news and information across a full suite of traditional media channels and digital platforms. We serve as guides to efficient and effective marketing, trusted journalism and rewarding careers so our communities, businesses and the people who work with us can grow and thrive with a strong sense of purpose and resulting prosperity.

Come join our team on beautiful Vashon Island.

To apply, send your resume, four to seven clips or work samples, and a cover letter or brief introduction to 

publisher@vashonbeachcomber.com 

and 

editor@vashonbeachcomber.com

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.