Central Austin Reporter

Job Summary:

Community Impact Newspaper is looking for a dynamic reporter to help us cover Central Austin and Austin City Hall. Our reporters work hard every day to relay the news that residents need and want to know about. The Central Austin reporter covers Austin City Council and also writes about business, transportation, health care, events and more. Stories are published in our award-winning monthly, full-color publication and on our website, recently named the best non-daily news website in the country by the National Newspaper Association.

This position requires the ability to juggle multiple print and online deadlines, so multitasking capability is a must. We're looking for someone who has an understanding of the way city government functions. It is essential to be motivated, trustworthy and levelheaded under pressure to be successful in this position.

We are a privately held company in which the owners work to ensure our employees have the tools and environment to succeed. We offer a competitive base salary, health benefits, matching 401K and several other benefits, including your birthday off.

If you believe you have the skills, experience and desire to cover Central Austin, send your resume, cover letter and 3–5 published clips to scolletti@impactnews.com and aleptinsky@impactnews.com

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field

1 year prior experience with other print publication(s) a plus

Hard news experience, especially in covering governmental bodies

Knowledge of photography a plus

Company Summary: Community Impact Newspaper is the most widely distributed news source for relevant and useful information at the community level. Since its launch five years ago, Community Impact Newspaper has restructured an antiquated model—the community newspaper—and turned it into an essential tool by providing readers useful, informative news. The paper is now in a total of nine markets in Austin and Houston with 70 full-time employees, and was recently named the #1 fastest growing media company in the state of Texas by Inc. Magazine.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employee will also perform other business duties as assigned by staff. Community Impact Newspaper reserves the right to revise or change job duties as needed. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Community Impact Newspaper is an Equal Opportunity Employer.