Reporter, Vail Daily

Responsibilities

• Generate 6-7 stories per week.
• Take photos and video as well as create and share content on social media.
• Demonstrate effective use of social media tools to source stories and drive traffic to our digital and print products.
• Work well with community leaders/figures as well as other newsroom staff.
• Be flexible in a changing, fast-paced environment.
• Ensure accuracy, fairness and correct spelling in all reporting duties.
• Follow direction and vision of the Vail Daily editor.
• Make assigned deadlines without exception.
• Fill in for reporting vacancies as needed.
• Be ethical within the guidelines set by the editor.
• Be a team player and help where needed.

Qualifications

• Journalism, English or communications degree required
• One year reporting experience
• Must be available to work some nights and weekends
• Experience with content management systems
• Digital photography experience
• Knowledge of AP style
• Spanish language skills preferred
• Availability to work some nights and weekends
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must have a current driver’s license or the ability to get one

Pay

• $22-$24/hour depending on experience
• Competitive benefits include medical, dental, vision after 60 days of employment, $500 recreation bonus after six months and 401k Plan, including a company match, after one year.
• Use of the office ski pass is also available.

Schedule

• Must be available to work some nights and weekends

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision after 60 days of employment
• $500 recreation bonus after six months
• 401k Plan, including a company match, after one year
• Use of the office ski pass

Skills

• Superior reporting skills
• Ability to provide timely explanatory pieces
• Quick-turn analysis off breaking news
• Compelling profiles of key people making news in Eagle County
• Planning and execution skills
• Detail-oriented
• Plots coverage, hits deadlines, does homework
• Crafts stories that avoid the jargon of government reporting
• Drives digital engagement

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer