VIRGINIA PRESS ASSN is hiring: Reporter and Photographer – Alexandria Times in A

Reporter and Photographer – Alexandria Times

Award-winning weekly newspaper seeks talented reporter and writer. Candidate must have experience writing for a newspaper or online news organization, be self-motivated but also a team player, and be organized. The reporter must be able to generate stories on their own as well as take assignments from the Editor. A degree in journalism or communications is preferred. The reporter will need their own motorized transportation. We do weekly in-person staff meetings and have office space reporters can use for interviews or writing, but otherwise, employees work from home.

Duties include:

1. Writing two to three moderately long articles per week, as well as numerous briefs.
2. Taking photos of subjects and events covered.
3. Helping with copy editing on production day.
4. Posting pieces on the web page and on social media.

The Alexandria Times is a true investigative newspaper, and our reporter will also work on longer-term pieces. Topics covered in the reporter’s portfolio will include hard news about city government, local schools, and crime, along with features about local residents and sports writing. Check out our current and back issues at alextimes.com for a sense of what we do.

Social media and podcasting experience, photographic proficiency, and/or fluency in Spanish would enhance an applicant’s chances.

Please provide a resume and writing samples. Starting salary is in the mid-30s.

Interested candidates should provide a resume and writing samples to editor Caitlyn Meisner at cmeisner@alextimes.com.