News Reporter

The Warrensburg Star-Journal is seeking a qualified candidate to join its newsroom.

The Star-Journal is an 1,800-circulation, twice-weekly, award-winning newspaper in Warrensburg, Missouri. The Star-Journal has a 158-year history of providing quality journalism to Warrensburg and Johnson County.

It is looking to fill a vacant news reporter position in the newsroom. This person would report to the editor.

Primary duties include covering several hard news beats and contributing to coverage of community events and features. This position also includes taking photos, producing content for special sections, and assisting with social media.

Minimum requirements include a college degree in journalism, communication or a related area of study and/or experience as a journalist at a news publication. Experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop is helpful.

Candidates must be willing to have a flexible schedule, have basic photography skills, attention to detail, the ability to meet a nightly deadline, work well in partnership with coworkers and community members, and be able to produce content for both our online and print products.

Send a resume and work samples to Editor Joe Andrews at joe.andrews@warrensburgstarjournal.com.

Warrensburg is best known as the home of the University of Central Missouri Mules and Old Drum, man’s best friend. With a population of 20,000, it is less than an hour from Kansas City and is about 10 miles from Whiteman Air Force Base.

Owned by Carpenter  Media Group, an equal opportunity employer, the Star-Journal offers salary and benefits in a comfortable working environment.