Journalist/News Fellow - Vancouver Columbian/Longview Daily News Available Title(s): 1605-YN_ADMINPRO - Fellow Business Title: Journalist/News Fellow - Vancouver Columbian/Longview Daily News Employee Type: Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term) Time Type: Full time Position Term: 12 Month Position Details: The Opportunity: The Journalist/News Fellow - Vancouver Columbian/Longview Daily News position is a two-year fixed term appointment serving as a civic news reporter in the Murrow News Fellowship Program. This is an entry-level position reporting on civic affairs in under-served communities. As the Journalist/News Fellow you will gather, write, and produce civic journalism of interest to your assigned newsroom's audiences and news beats; these topics may include health, education, economic development, environment, criminal justice and under-represented communities. You may be required to produce content in various formats, including audio, video, text and digital presentations. The assigned newsroom will provide editing, guidance, and professional support for a fellow in collaboration with Murrow's Program Manager. This position will cover two counties (Clark and Cowlitz) in the Columbia River Gorge area. In this position you will turn a daily story on deadline, but also envision and complete in-depth reporting on the economic, environmental, political, and social issues facing this diverse region. The Journalist/News Fellow - Vancouver Columbian/Longview Daily News position will be located in Vancouver, Longview, or surrounding areas. Required Qualifications: • 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. • Position requires a degree in journalism, broadcasting, communications, or closely related field. • Strong news reporting skills to produce quality journalism. • Experience with data reporting. • Experience with photography. • Fluent oral and written communication skills in English. Preferred Qualifications: • Degree from any accredited higher ed institution in Washington state. • Knowledge of Washington state community issues. • Experience or training in new technologies for the gathering and delivery of news. • Experience with video, audio, and multimedia. • Experience using social media in a news environment. • Experience researching complex issues. • Experience with public records. • Possession of, or ability to obtain at time of hire, a valid, unrestricted driver's license. • Fluency in a foreign language. Additional Information: Area/College: Edward R. Murrow College of Communication Department Name: Murrow College City, State, Zip: Vancouver, Longview, or surrounding areas in Washington Department Link: http://murrow.wsu.edu/student-work/experiential-learning/news-fellowship/ Monthly Salary: $4,120.91 - $4,583.33 | In accordance with https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.58.110 the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information, please review https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/classification-compensation/ap-compensation-structure/. Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review