Data Projects and Bristol, Tennessee Reporter

Bristol Herald Courier is seek a Data Project/City of Bristol Tennessee Reporter

JOB SUMMARY:
Write compelling,timely and well-sourced stories that accurately reflect the nature of the
community or beat the reporter covers.
This should be a combination of daily stories and projects undertaken in
conjunction with a supervisor.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Write compelling, timely and well sourced stories that accurately reflect the nature
of the community or beat they cover. This should be a combination of daily
stories and projects undertaken in conjunction with a supervisor. Ensure that photo and graphics assignments
are filed early in the information gathering process and that presentation elements
are considered for each story. Sharing stories with convergence partners and
writing breaking news for websites. Take part in continuing education programs
sponsored by the newspaper or approved external educational/professional
institutions. Undertake any project or story as assigned by their supervisor. .

MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS: None

DIRECT REPORTS: None

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: .
Must be able to makedeadline decisions under pressure.
Must be able to prioritize stories into lists and undertake the most important. Must
exhibit excellent news judgment and be able to determine the best sources for
each story.
Must be able to budget time in an efficient manner. Must be able to collaborate with multimedia partners.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited college or equivalent experience is required. One- two years experience a

smaller newspaper is preferred. Internships atlarger papers and strong college newspaper experience highly regarded.

PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS
for Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling:
None

Note: The statements herein are intended to
describe the general nature and level or work being performed by employees
assigned to this classification. They
are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,
duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract
for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Lee BHM Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer