Reporter

The Herald-Whig
Quincy, Ill.
https://www.whig.com/
Date posted: August 28, 2020

Do you love digging deeper? Do you have a passion and flair for the written word? If your answer is “yes”, then you may have a future career as a Herald-Whig REPORTER.

Herald-Whig reporters pride themselves in their attention to detail. We have the most in-depth coverage in the area. Whether your passion is politics or crime, agriculture or local events, the Herald-Whig has the tools to feed your passion.

As a Herald-Whig reporter, you would be responsible for writing concise, fair and accurate stories as assigned. You would research background information and conduct interviews in person and by phone. Covering breaking news and taking accurate notes is a must! Our reporters also contribute to television and radio broadcasts on occasion and contribute to our interactive platform.

Qualifications include:

• College degree
• Three or more years of experience as a reporter or editor with demonstrated language and reporting skills necessary to provide coverage and insights into local events and issues.

The Herald-Whig offers a comprehensive employee benefits package with everything you expect and more. The Herald-Whig is an equal opportunity employer.

Learn more about The Herald-Whig at www.whig.com and about Quincy Media Inc., our parent company, at www.quincymediacareers.com

To apply:

If you think you have what it takes to be our next reporter, please send a resume, samples of your work and a letter outlining how you would approach the job to: Nicole Stevens/Administration, The Herald-Whig, P.O. Box 909, Quincy, IL 62306, or by email to nstevens@whig.com.