Negotiable Salary
519 Mandana Blvd, Oakland, CA 94610, USA
Weekly in-print newspaper looking for a News Reporter. Est. 25 hours a week: in-person work. Job is 1099, not W-2. Salary negotiable. Ideal job for journalist living in Oakland-Berkeley area. -Send resume and 3 writing samples.- Responsibilities -Write hard news articles on the city of Piedmont. -Write Arts and Entertainment, Profile and Features Articles (We cover the entire city and are acutely local) -Assignments require coverage locally, and include public meetings, community events, and occasional feature-type stories. -Able to meet deadlines -Must be available for long work hours every Tuesday 12-8 p.m. (for production night) -Busiest work days are Friday, Monday, Tuesday Qualifications -Experience in print journalism is recommended -All skilled writers are welcome to apply, but some journalism experience will set you apart. -Must be good on the phone, making connections, fostering relationships and dealing with a tight knit small town community. -Knowledge of AP style is a plus, which is similar to our in-house style -Ability to conduct phone/ in-person interviews