Hawai‘i-Based News Writer

Applicants must currently reside in the state of Hawai‘i.  No relocation costs will be provided.

Pacific Media Group has an opening for a Hawai‘i-based reporter, who will write stories for the digital news site Kaua’i Now. The position also includes web content production and posting duties on a rotating basis with other reporters for Kaua’i Now and its sister site Big Island Now.

The position is part of a six-person team.

This also is a remote position and requires a person who is a self-starter and does not need constant direction. The reporter should be able to come up with quality story ideas, reliably meet deadlines, be flexible for breaking news, and be a team player.

Reporter duties (80% of time):

• Write and report a minimum of three original stories per week, with photos.
• Generate most of your own story ideas through sources, government agency meeting agendas, Internet, news sites and observation.

Web Producer duties (20% of time):

• Write/edit and post breaking news stories: road closures, vehicle crashes, fires, etc.
• Rewrite press releases into news stories sent by the state, counties, police departments, prosecuting attorney’s office and other government agencies.
• Rewrite relevant press releases sent by nonprofits, organizations and other sources.
• Post stories/rewrites on sites and social media, as well as a few other web duties.

Compensation: $45,000 - $50,000/year + Benefits