The Omaha World-Herald is looking for a features GA reporter who is not only curious but an idea machine. We need someone who can write with voice about a variety of topics, including home decorating and improvement/landscaping, fashion and style. Stories will include longer enterprise pieces worthy of 1A and daily quick-hits.
Skills/key characteristics: Curiosity, ability to emerge yourself into a new community, build strong sources and recognize trends. Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines. Ability to generate creative and engaging ideas. Interest in fashion and decorating a plus. Must be active on social media.
Requirements: Prefer at least one to three years of experience working at a daily newspaper. Will consider recent grads with strong internships.
Deadline to apply: Please send cover letter, resume and three to five clips to Features Editor Jeff Reece at jeff.reece@owh.com.com by April 30. Please put “features reporter” in the subject line.
Why you should work for us: The Omaha World-Herald (165,000 Sunday circulation, 20 million page views per month on Omaha.com) is the flagship paper of BH Media Group’s growing national newspaper chain. Omaha offers something for everyone. The Daily Beast named Omaha the No. 2 City for Recent Grads. We're home to a vibrant, aggressive network of young professionals and known nationally for our indie music scene. Have children? Kiplinger picked Omaha as No. 1 on its list of the Top 10 Great Cities to Raise Your Kids. Single? Marie Claire named it one of the five Best Cities for Single Girls.