News Clerk

Responsibilities

• Write free obituaries and proof obit pages
• Type briefs for zones, business, features and school sections
• Answer newsroom telephones
• Distribute morning papers
• Sort and distribute faxes
• Distribute mail
• Maintain office equipment
• Order office supplies
• Perform errands as needed by the city desk
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

  Requirements

  • Minimum education level: Bachelor's degree or appropriate professional experience
  • Experience: Must be able to deal courteously with public at all times
  • Knowledge: Basic understanding of the principles of journalism and operation of the newspaper
  • Skills: Must be able to work flexible hours

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Command of grammar/spelling and meticulous approach to writing
  • Effective use of computer technology
  • Able to complete multiple tasks accurately within deadlines
  • Able to handle jobs as they arise in the newsroom that may be outside the scope of daily duties
  • Excellent keyboard skills

  Physical Requirements

  • Able to sit for long periods of time
  • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds (per safety policy)

  Pay

  TBD

  Schedule

  TBD

  Benefits

  TBD