Woodward Communications, Inc. · 19 hours ago
REPORTER
TH Media - Dubuque, IA 52001
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expWoodward Communications, Inc. is seeking a Reporter to find and gather information for their newspapers' print and digital platforms. The role involves writing news and feature stories, monitoring events, and engaging with sources to deliver timely and relevant content.
Media and Entertainment
Responsibilities
To find and gather information both words and images (mugs and video) -- for the newspapers print and digital platforms
To write news and feature stories
Monitors events, activities and issues in assigned geographic and subject area(s)
Suggests content and coverage within assigned areas, coordinates with supervisors and peers
Posts content on social media as directed, consistent with policy and content strategy
Takes still photos (mostly head-and-shoulders images) and video
Writes text for video stories
Records narrative audio, as assigned
Develops and maintains ongoing contact with sources in assigned geographical and topical area(s)
Meets deadlines
Monitors news and issues, from local to international
Suggests content and coverage consistent with audience interest and editorial direction
Suggests and initiates programs and procedures to enhance products, efficiency and morale
Adheres to company and departmental policies
Adheres to standard practices and ethical standards of the industry
Positive representative of department, company and industry at all times
Attends and participates in corporate initiatives such as Great Game of Business, ESOP meetings, etc
Provides quality customer service via phone, email and face-to-face interaction to both internal and external customers
Communicates information to the appropriate individuals and/or departments in a timely manner, such as news tips, source suggestions or real or potential customer-relations issues
Works in cooperation with all members of company in general and Editorial Department in particular
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree or equivalent
Minimum of two years of newspaper or related media/communications experience
Commitment to quality and service
A team player
Objectivity
A positive representative of the newspaper and colleagues as a member of the journalism profession
Dresses appropriately for the job
Valid drivers license
Reporting skills
Interviewing skills
Writing skills
Multi-media skills
Typing skills
Shooting mug shots and video skills
Using electronic media skills
Communicating skills
Meeting deadlines skills
Planning and organizing skills
Company
Woodward Communications, Inc.
As a growing employee-owned company of diversified and innovative businesses, we deliver customer value through our people, portfolio, pace and planning.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Boffa
President and CEO
Tom Woodward
CEO & President
Recent News
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2023-12-12
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