News Reporter

Are you interested in getting to the bottom of a story and reporting the facts?

Fetch Your News wants quality reporters who write and research stories in small-town America. Operating out of north Georgia, west North Carolina, and east Tennessee, reporters must attend local government meetings, break the news, and write feature pieces.

Responsibilities:

• Write weekly articles tailored to your coverage area

• Conduct research on assigned or approved stories for information and accuracy

• Collaborate and take direction from Editor in Chief

• Edit and revise work before publishing

• Follow AP and Fetch Your News style guidelines

• Submit work in a timely fashion, within 24-hours after a local meeting or ASAP for breaking news

• Include SEO practices in your writing

• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience & Requirements:

• Command of the written English language

• Strong communication skills and work ethic

• ·Knowledge of SEO, WordPress, YouTube, and associated software

• Capable of working independently and within tight deadlines

• Able to attend local meetings

• Interact with public and team in a positive and productive manner

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and accept constructive criticism

• Photography and graphic design experience a plus

Additional Details:

• Report to: Editor-in-Chief

• Office/Remote position: Remote (but required to attend local meetings)

• Employment Type: Independent Contractor

If you have a passion for your community and interested in learning more, call 706-889-9700.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $11.00 - $13.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends

COVID-19 considerations:
This is not an office enviroment and contract workers will be able to work independently

Experience:

• Writing: 1 year (Preferred)

Full Time Opportunity:

• No

Work Location:

• Multiple locations
• Fully Remote

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction

Company's website:

• FetchYourNews.com

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place