Journalist

Appalachian Newspapers Inc. Pikeville, KY Full-time Writing / Editing

Posted on November 10, 2023

The Appalachian News-Express is seeking candidates for the position of Journalist.

The ideal candidate will be a motivated and driven individual with a firm understanding of basic journalistic principles, as well as a heart for community journalism. While staff writers are assigned stories and carry beats, they are also expected to seek stories outside their normal realms of coverage, including feature and enterprise stories.

Responsibilities

Conduct research to uncover interesting and significant news
Gather, corroborate, and interpret data
Interview key persons (witnesses, sources, etc.) to obtain more information
Verifying statements and facts
Use findings to construct a well-written article
Retain awareness of the readers’ point of view
Obtain first-hand information by being present in happenings
Receive assignments or investigate news leads/tips
Comply with the moral code of the profession
Maintain notes and audio recordings
Partner with other journalists, editors, producers, etc
Establish contacts and sources for use in future research
Keep abreast of developments by studying papers, attending events, etc.
Proofreading
Liaising with editors, sub-editors, designers, and photographers

Key Skills

Enthusiasm
Determination
Confidence
Perseverance
Excellent oral or written skills
Interpersonal skills

Some photography and video skills are a plus, and experience with Mac computers and software such as Adobe Creative applications and communication/planning tools such as Slack, Zoom, Asana, and others is helpful.

Starting pay is negotiable, dependent upon education and experience, and benefits include available health insurance and paid time off.

Appalachian Newspapers Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.