City Government Reporter

Digital First Media • Boulder, CO

270d • $19

About The Position

The Longmont (Colo.) Times-Call is seeking an experienced city government reporter to cover the Longmont City Council, area town governments, and community matters. This role requires a seasoned journalist who can quickly grasp complex government information and deliver clear, accurate news to the public, while building a strong online and community presence.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of experience as a city government reporter
• Mastery of AP style
• Ability to cultivate a strong audience, both online and in the community
• Strong storytelling skills
• Ability to quickly grasp government jargon and the importance of council decisions
• Degree in journalism, communication, or equivalent experience
• Relevant experience in news reporting, writing, and social media
• Understanding of emerging and existing platforms (web, mobile, print)
• Live in the Boulder county area, or to relocate to the area

Responsibilities

• Cover the Longmont City Council and city government, area town governments, and all matters of community interest
• Produce accurate, easy-to-understand news articles with the public's interest in mind
• Develop a strong social media presence as the go-to source for Longmont council and government news
• Cultivate fresh story ideas for the Times-Call and its sister newspapers
• Utilize search-engine optimization techniques to enhance online content visibility
• Work under deadline pressure to deliver timely news
• Work weekends and holidays on a rotational basis, and be available for odd hours as needed
• Contribute to a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Select paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree