Reporter – FauquierNow Job at VIRGINIA PRESS ASSN in Warrenton

FauquierNow.com , a digital publication from InsideNoVa / Rappahannock Media in Northern Virginia, is seeking a go-getter to join its team as a reporter.

The ideal candidate will have reporting experience, whether in college or the professional workforce, proven clips, a tenacious work ethic and basic understanding of photography, video and social media.

Fauquier County, population roughly 75,000, is part of the Washington metropolitan area, about an hour from D.C. While it’s still considered a rural area, growth, development and agriculture are a major part of our news coverage. This reporter will track and report on the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors, Fauquier School Board, Warrenton Town Council and other local government entities. Feature stories and profiles are part of the job, but it’s primarily a hard news position.

The reporter is strongly encouraged to locate in or near Fauquier County.

The best way to get a feel for the position is to browse FauquierNow.com / News and read our coverage. InsideNoVa / Rappahannock Media reporters are expected to file at least one story per day.

• A one-page cover letter explaining why you want this position and why we should want you
• Three of your strongest clips (links to stories are fine)
• Contact information for three references

We are moving quickly to fill this position, so don’t procrastinate. (In fact, if you’re prone to procrastination, the role is not for you.)

InsideNoVa / Rappahannock Media offers a number of benefits, including :

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