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Journalist/News Fellow - My Neighborhood News Network Available Title(s): 1605-YNADMINPRO - Fellow Business Title: Journalist/News Fellow - My Neighborhood News Network Employee Type: Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term) Time Type: Full time Position Term: 12 Month Position Details: The Opportunity: The Journalist/News Fellow - My Neighborhood News Network position is a two-year fixed term appointment serving as a civic news reporter in the Murrow News Fellowship Program. This position is for an emerging journalist to report on civic affairs in underserved communities. As the Journalist/News Fellow, you serve as a reporter for the http://myneighborhoodnewsnetwork.com/, a local nonprofit comprising three hyperlocal sites: http://myedmondsnews.com/, http://mltnews.com/, and http://lynnwoodtoday.com/. You increase coverage of local government, transportation, education, housing, and related suburban topics in South Snohomish County. You will travel as needed, dependent on where the news is located - generally day trips, no overnights. You will gather, write, and produce civic journalism of interest to the assigned newsroom's audiences and news beats. You may turn a daily story on deadline, or produce in-depth reporting on economic, environmental, political and/or social issues facing South Snohomish County residents. Output could be in various formats, though primarily in writing and photography for digital publication. The assigned newsroom will provide editing, guidance and professional support in collaboration with Murrow's Program Manager. My Neighbor News Network is a virtual newsroom and the Journalist/News Fellow position is responsible for covering news throughout South Snohomish County (IE: Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Edmonds, etc.). Required Qualifications: • Positions require a Bachelor's Degree in a field relevant to area of specialization. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the degree requirement • Combination of relevant education and experience relevant to the beat and the role. • Experience with audio and/or podcasting. • Strong news reporting skills to produce quality journalism. • Ability to create engaging stories that audiences will find unique. • Fluent oral and written communication skills in English. • Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license and meet requirements in accordance with https://policies.wsu.edu/prf/index/manuals/safety-policies-procedures-manual/sppm-7-10/#four3 and departmental driving standards. Preferred Qualifications: • Degree from any accredited higher ed institution in Washington state with a major in journalism, broadcasting, communications, or closely related field. • Knowledge of Washington state community issues. • Experience or training in new technologies for the gathering and delivery of news. • Experience in producing video, for online or broadcast. • Experience using social media in a news environment. • Experience researching complex issues. • Experience with data reporting and public records. • Fluency in a foreign language. NOTE: Candidates should read a more detailed description about this position and others https://murrow.wsu.edu/student-work/experiential-learning/news-fellowship/ As the Murrow Fellowship seeks to fill several fellowships, each expected to begin around Labor Day, candidates wanting to apply for two or more should read the supplemental material carefully. Additional Information: Area/College: Edward R. Murrow College of Communication Department Name: Murrow College City, State, Zip: Edmonds, WA 98020 South Snohomish County: Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Edmonds, etc. Department Link: http://murrow.ws