Staff Writer - Politics and the West - Deseret News

Job Expectations

• Develop and pitch story ideas
• Write thoughtful and engaging articles
• Able to travel when necessary
• Regularly communicate with editors and meet deadlines
• Engage on social media and help grow the Deseret News following

Skills Necessary

• At least two years of reporting and editing or related experience
• A bachelor’s degree
• A strong but thoughtful voice
• Willing to take regular feedback and work collaboratively with multiple teams
• An ability to understand multiple perspectives
• A careful, detail-oriented approach to reporting
• The ability to gather information and write fast when news breaks
• A commitment to the Deseret Management Corporation mission and values

Along With Your Application, Please Include The Following

• A resume
• A cover letter
• A sample of published writing

Culture

Our culture is a very important part of the Deseret News Publishing Company. We look for people who exhibit and exemplify our cultural beliefs:

• Think Audience — I understand and engage our audiences.
• Build Trust — I share my best, respect my colleagues and expect others to do the same.
• Be One — I collaborate to build a unified, world-class team.
• Align Daily — I align my efforts daily with our Key Results.
• Own It — I continually ask, “What else can I do to achieve our results?” and refuse to blame others.
• Go Big — I inform and influence the world in a way no one else does.

About the Company

The Deseret News is Utah’s oldest newspaper and the Beehive state’s longest continuously-operating business. Our primary focus is digital and our reach is national and global with over half of our online readers living outside of Utah.