Part-Time Staff Reporter

We are on the hunt for a new part-time staff reporter to join the Buckrail news team. 

Prior journalism experience is a must. Buckrail reporters…

• Can distill a topic to the atomic level, sharing only the most important elements of a story.
• Can write quickly and cleanly, contributing 4-6 posts each day.
• Are comfortable with photography and/or sourcing photos as necessary.
• Use various social platforms to share content with the community.
• Have outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Are active participants within the community and have local knowledge of the area.
• Might have experience with WordPress.

Now for the juicy stuff.

We’re a passionate group of individuals who are committed to keeping the community informed. If the following sounds like you, you’ll love working with us. The ideal candidate is:

• Enterprising and independent.
• A passionate learner: You have a desire to be an expert about everything in the community.
• A team player who takes constructive criticism and strives for excellence.
• Involved in the community and has knowledge and familiarity of Jackson and its surrounding areas.
• Willing and able to be the first person on the scene.
• Excited to create connections with community leaders and become an advocate for community members.
• Organized and can own projects from start to finish.
• Excited to innovate and experiment.
• Eager to understand digital curation and distribution of news, and ready to innovate.

Feeling motivated?

Send your resume and a recent sample of your writing to [email protected]