Core Duties and Responsibilities:
- Focus on local news covering health, financial, political, education, lifestyle, cultures and more
- Write accurate, strong and engaging headlines and copy with a knowledge of AP Style
- Write and report quickly on breaking news
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- 2+ years experience as a writer for online or other publications preferred
- Computer knowledge: document editing software, like Microsoft Word
- Must be highly organized to track workflow at fast pace
- Experience using online CMS such a BLOX or ability to learn
- Great communication and interpersonal skills
- Understanding traffic analytics
- Ability to multi-task and to work on deadline
- Belief in the American Project
Send resume and two writing samples of up to 1500 words each to rgiorgi@5bgazette.com.
