Reporter, KSL.com

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About the position

Our company is committed to being trusted voices of light and truth reaching hundreds of millions of people worldwide. We're looking for a full-time reporter to join the news team at KSL.com. This position is for an evening reporter who would work M-F from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. KSL.com is by far the biggest and most read news site in Utah. We are committed to providing our readers with the latest, most accurate news so they can be well informed. We also believe that good news is exciting to consume and are committed to delivering an engaging product to our readers. You will be a part of a positive, hard-working team. We love working with self-starting news junkies who pay attention to detail and have great communication skills. This is a hybrid position. Most days you will work from home but will still be required to travel to cover certain stories and events. You will be paid for mileage.

Responsibilities

  • Write news quickly and accurately on a variety of topics.
  • Seek out accurate, confirmed information quickly.
  • Find and write feature stories that highlight the best and brightest people and events in Utah.
  • Uphold the brand standards of KSL.com and Deseret Digital Media.
  • Collaborate with team members to produce engaging news content.

Requirements

  • At least one year of experience writing for a news outlet.
  • A college degree, preferably in journalism.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Associated Press style.
  • Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
  • Ability to find solid, timely story pitches daily.
  • Ability to work well with others on a team.
  • Drive to innovate and improve.
  • Must be able to show examples of creating strong journalism.

Nice-to-haves

  • A passion for breaking news.
  • A competitive drive to be first in the market.
  • Solid news judgment.
  • Knowledge of local public figures and news events.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with the flexibility to work from home.
  • Mileage reimbursement for travel to cover stories.
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