REPORTER (EVERETT, WA) SOUND PUBLISHING, INC. Job at SOUND PUBLISHING INC in Was

COUNTY AND TRANSPORTATION REPORTER

The Daily Herald is seeking an experienced journalist with a demonstrated record of identifying, reporting and writing both daily and long-term investigative and in-depth enterprise stories. This reporter will spearhead our coverage of transportation and county government.

An ability to develop a wide range of sources in business, government and academia is a must. The reporter should be comfortable taking photos and video and have an aptitude for alternative forms of digital storytelling. We want to produce multimedia stories and projects that hold the powerful to account, identify injustice, expose abuse and lead to positive change.

We need someone who is self-motivated and can pursue multiple stories at one time.

The Daily Herald prides itself on producing reliable, independent, local journalism. Our award-winning coverage often spurs community action and sets the agenda for public policy debate.

The Daily Herald, with the website HeraldNet.com, has been the leading news and information source in Snohomish County, Washington, for more than a century. We are in Everett, a vibrant and growing community 30 miles north of downtown Seattle, framed by breathtaking views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains to the west and the Cascade Range to the East.

Job Type: Full-time, 40 hrs/wk

The Herald newsroom is part of the Pacific Northwest Newspaper Guild, so this will be a union position. More information will come as we are still in those negotiations.

Pay: $20.50 per hour

Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Life and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, 401k, EAP, and paid time off.

Schedule: 8-hour shift, days and hours may vary

Work Location: Field, Office

HOW TO APPLY: Resume, cover letter and 3 to 5 of your best clips should be emailed to: careers@soundpublishing.com. Please be sure to include COUNTYEDH in the subject line.

Sound Publishing is an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace. Visit our website to learn more about us! www.soundpublishing.com