Higher Education Reporter

Summary:
The Boulder Daily Camera newspaper in Boulder County, Colo., is looking for an experienced journalist who specializes in higher education to serve as the higher education reporter, covering the University of Colorado, especially the Boulder campus, Front Range Community College's Longmont campus and Naropa University for the web and print editions.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned journalist with 3 to 5 years of experience as a higher education reporter, who is a master of AP style and who will help cultivate a strong audience, both online and in the community. The ideal candidate will be a strong storyteller and will possess a unique journalistic voice. The ideal candidate will develop a social media presence as the go-to person for news about higher education in Boulder County, both in daily and enterprise story format. Candidates should be well-versed in social media, search-engine optimization and will be able to cultivate fresh ideas to bring to the Daily Camera and its sister newspapers.
What you will bring:

• Degree in journalism, communication or equivalent experience
• The preferred candidate has 3 to 5 years of experience as a higher education reporter at a daily newspaper or online news outlet
• Relevant experience in news reporting and writing, using social media, creating enterprising content
• The preferred candidate has a unique writing voice that speaks to their audience
• Works well under deadline pressure
• Understands imperatives of emerging and existing platforms, including web, mobile and print
• Contributes to a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration
• Experiments with new digital tools and platforms

Additional information:

• Must be flexible to work weekends and holidays on a rotational basis as well as odd hours if necessary/news requires
• Must live in area or be ready and willing to relocate (no relocation assistance offered)

**** Must reside in the state of Colorado******
Who we are:
Prairie Mountain Media is a publishing company with a multimedia portfolio of print, niche and digital products. We house an extensive, integrated network of trusted local brands that deliver exclusive local news and attract local audiences throughout the state of Colorado, including the Akron, Boulder, Broomfield, Brush, Cañon City/Royal Gorge Region, Colorado Springs, Erie, Estes Park, Fort Morgan, Julesburg, Lafayette, Lamar, Longmont, Louisville, Loveland, Pueblo, Sterling and Superior markets.
The hourly range is $19.00-$21.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, time in role, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, MediaNews Group offers a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition program, and 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
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