Senior News Reporter/Writer - Deseret News
Job Description
Job Description
Our company is committed to being trusted voices of light and truth reaching hundreds of millions of people worldwide.
The Deseret News seeks an experienced reporter to fill a general assignment role, helping us inform and influence the world in a way no one else does.
This position will work both in our offices in downtown Salt Lake City, and remotely.
This job will challenge you to
Be adaptable to different story subjects and formats.
Contribute to our efforts to cover breaking news.
Optimize content for web production.
Ask deeper questions and leverage data to develop stories that move the needle.
Collaborate with photographers, designers, web editors and marketers.
Represent the Deseret News in public forums talking about the issues you’re reporting on.
Maintain professional and ethical standards of performance.
You’re a good fit if you ...
Are plugged in to the 24 / 7 news cycle.
Can write quickly and accurately.
Have at least 10+ years of reporting experience.
Are willing to take regular feedback and editing from multiple editors.
Have a bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, political science or a related field.
Are curious, tenacious and respectful of your audience.
You’re an even better fit if you :
Can work on deadline and balance multiple projects at one time, both short and longform.
Have an understanding of Utah history and culture.
Can correctly pronounce "Deseret."
Are familiar with the Deseret News and its unique voice in the media marketplace.
Understand that your job is not just to write, but to be read.
Our team
You will join an energetic group of colleagues who aspire to the best processes for development that fit our team. Our team members don't take themselves too seriously, but we are serious about working together as digital innovators.
Our culture
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.
Our 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.
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