Senior Reporter
The Aspen Times is hiring a senior reporter to join our newsroom. We are a mountain town newspaper, making us a good fit for candidates who enjoy mountain life, including cold winters and winter sports. Aspen has a rich cultural and tourism scene, which draws people from around the world. While those global figures sometimes make news, our main emphasis is local news. As such, this reporter will be responsible for daily news coverage, touching on all aspects of life in Aspen and Pitkin County.
Responsibilities: • Report daily news stories on a variety of topics for The Aspen Times, aspentimes.com and seasonal magazines as needed. This includes sourcing and pitching story ideas and taking assignments. • Source and cover breaking news. • Join the rotation for writing the monthly membership newsletter. • Identify important storylines to cover for our community. • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: • Professional experience (5+ years) in journalism or related field.• Experience covering a beat, specific field or topic. • Deep understanding of the fundamentals of journalism and fair and accurate reporting. • Ability to balance daily reporting needs with longaer lead time, enterprise coverage. • Knowledge of WordPress. • Demonstrated ability to work both collaboratively and individually, while also being able to meet deadlines and balance multiple tasks. • Must live or be willing to relocate to the Roaring Fork Valley
Competitive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance after 60 days of employment, $500 Recreation Bonus after 6 months and 401k Plan after 1 year.
Pay $50,000 – $60,000 ++ depending upon experience.