Hagerstown Herald-Mail seeks police/courts reporter
August 22, 2009
The Herald-MailCompany in Hagerstown, Md., has an immediate, full-time opening for a Police/Courts Reporter. This is an hourly position, typically working an 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. shift, Monday through Friday, with other hours and days as necessary. Duties include covering all aspects of public safety in Washington County, Md., with a focus on breaking news, police and fire coverage, court coverage – including trials and other matters as assigned – and general assignments. To be successful, this individual must be an expert in court procedures, cultivate contacts in police departments, the courthouse, the State’s Attorney’s office, the Public Defender’s office, the county magistrate office, and the federal court system, and must know all judges in Circuit and District Court. Additionally, the reporter must have a sense of urgency re: obtaining breaking news for the Web, and must deal with all customers in a courteous manner.
The Herald-Mail is located in scenic western Maryland, within 70 miles of both Baltimore and Washington, DC. Our seven-day daily is known for its journalistic excellence, frequently capturing the Sweepstakes Award for best overall showing in its division in the Maryland-Delaware-DC Press Association Editorial Contest. The position offers an excellent base salary and benefit package, including group health & dental, 401(k) and paid vacation. Interested candidates should send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to: Human Resources Director The Herald-Mail Company 100 Summit Avenue Hagerstown, MD 21740 humanresources@herald-mail.com EOE
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