The Tucson Weekly is hiring a staff writer and GOSH THAT COULD BE YOU. Basically, we need someone who can contribute content to the Weekly, print and online, across the wide variety of subject matter we cover here. Plus, we need someone who isn’t boring, who gets alt-weekly style. Someone who can write a well-researched cover story and a clever blog post about a YouTube video. We just want it all, is that too much to ask?
Read over the qualifications below and if you think you’re up for the challenge, send me (dan@tucsonlocalmedia.com) a cover letter, your resume, and three clips of your previously published work.
PRIMARY PURPOSE
The Staff Writer will cover specific beats as well as general assignments/breaking news as needed.
Essential Job Duties
• Responsible for thoroughly reporting news stories, features and other stories accurately in a clear, concise manner.
• Complete knowledge of beat(s) and local cultural happenings, in order to produce news/ features for print or digital platforms on a daily basis.
• Producing stories that can be used in special sections not directly tied to a beat.
• Assign photos/graphics with stories as early as possible and take photos on an as-needed basis.
• Flexible hours to accommodate breaking and other news.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
• Knowledge of AP style and ethical standards of the journalism field
• Ability to cultivate sources on beats to enhance story content/production.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely.
• Experience with online media, including ability to write blogs consistent with the Weekly’s style
• Ability to take photographs on an as-needed basis.
• Knowledge of Weekly’s audience
• Abililty to work under deadline.
• Ability to work flexible hours.MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in journalism
Experience: Experience as a freelancer or staffer at professional media outlets, preferably in the alternative newsmedia realm with clips that demonstrate reporting and writing proficiency.
This article appears in Oct 23-29, 2014.
Man, my dream job!
If only.
McDonalds has a half a dozen qualified candidates. Why did David get terminated?
Rat T: Why don’t you apply? Based on how often you comment, either you’re unemployed or work somewhere where you have nothing to do, so you must be available for a new opportunity.
Maybe a feature called “the Rat Hole” or “the Rat’s Nest”?
I’m no good with deadlines…or media type bosses.
Plus you don’t seem like a very friendly bunch to people you disagree with.
Rat T: Excuses, excuses.
Alright. What’s the pay and benefits? New car every other year? Full time driver?
Will the girl pictured at top be working with us?
How about “Rat’s Droppings”,
or maybe”Rat Scat,Daily Pearls of Wisdom- delivered!”
While you are at it, hire a full time photographer cause your photos need some zing.
I knew I should have stayed in school! What an awesome opportunity!
Sounds like the perfect job for Tim Vanderpool!
I only have an associate’s degree, however I am arguably the best staff writer to ever walk the Earth. I’ll take it!
You forgot the top qualification. Numero uno # You have to be a leftist.
Dyed in the wool willing to lie to everybody leftist?
It would be fun, but I don’t have a BA in anything. I always wonder what’s going on downtown when I drive through to take a co-worker home.
Harlan: I’d gladly consider someone with conservative political beliefs. Not even an issue.
Must love Obummer. Has to always vote Democrat. Can’t own a firearm. Not allowed to listen to Rush. Can’t know the meaning of illegal. And has to be a regular defender of my pal Danehy.