company:
The World Company
website:
http://www.ljworld.com
job type:
employment, paid
category:
news
title:
Public Safety Reporter
description:
The Lawrence Journal-World is hiring a reporter to cover the public safety beat, which includes crime, police activity and court topics. This role requires the foresight to recognize important stories and the energy to react immediately, capturing and posting the event. We are seeking a well-rounded reporter with a history of success in print and digital media and the ability to cover the spectrum of public safety topics.
We offer a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and more! Background check, pre-employment drug screen and physical lift assessment required. EOE
experience:
Ideal candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related degree; demonstrated writing and reporting experience; ability to use a broad set of tools to tell stories and engage the audience; an understanding of police protocol and court procedures; the ability to build strong connections throughout the law enforcement and court system; one year of shooting and editing video preferred; proficient in MS Office; and the ability to drive, with valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
additional:
The World Company's online operations are considered to be among the most innovative news and media organizations in the country. Among them are LJWorld.com, Lawrencemarketplace.com, KUsports.com, Lawrence.com, WellCommons.com and SteamboatPilot.com. We are a family-owned business that has been a news and media source more than 120 years. Company holdings include newspapers, magazines, commercial printing and consulting.
Historic Lawrence, Kan., is 45 minutes from Kansas City, Mo., has a nationally recognized arts scene, a vibrant downtown and is home to Kansas University with its long-standing basketball tradition.
location:
Lawrence, KS
salary:
Competive salary & benefits
to apply:
To apply, submit a cover letter, resume and link to your portfolio to hrapplications@ljworld.com.