Senior copywriter jobs in Iowa

Iowa's News Now is seeking an enterprising and aggressive multimedia journalist to join our team. We are looking for someone with a clear understanding of how to dig for a story, research it, write it with an edge, and use strong storytelling and TV production to make it impactful and memorable. The ideal candidate is an aggressive reporter with deep curiosity and unrelenting commitment to get to the bottom of an issue and hold individuals accountable. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Develop and maintain contacts and sources in the community to enterprise story ideas Identify and pitch investigative angles to big daily news stories Work closely with Producer and Executive Producer to refine investigative pitches and story scripts Develop a network of sources and experts to generate investigative stories on a regular basis Write online versions of investigative reports and work with Digital Investigative Producer on "web extra" content for each investigation Maintain an active social media presence to build your brand and solicit original story ideas Other duties as assigned Requirements: Must be able to develop and maintain sources Dynamic live television and storytelling skills are a must Strong social media skillset for both research and promoting stories as well as gathering viewer input Knowledge of the FOAI (Freedom of Information Act) process, computer-assisted reporting, and data-driven reporting along with familiarity of legal issues related to investigative television news reporting are essential Strong writing skills and knowledge of current events 1 year of investigative reporting experience preferred History of award-winning investigative journalism preferred Valid driver's license with clean driving record Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. About Us Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; and owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD., and The Nest. Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at ************* About the Team The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let's talk.

The Grant Specialist is responsible for the college's pre-award grant activities including utilizing grant tracking and forecasting to identify potential funding sources to support the college's mission and strategic goals, assuming a leadership role in the grant development process working with employees throughout the college and coordinating and writing coherent, organized and compelling proposals. * Ability to lead and coordinate teams of individuals through the grant development and writing process; tracking and driving all components to completion * Skilled with meeting proposal deadlines and establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, review, approval, and transmittal * Demonstrates IWCC's core mission, vision, and values * Other duties as assigned * Bachelor's degree, plus 2 years experience in an applicable role; or equivalent education and experience * Excellent written communication skills than ensure quality results including readability, consistency, and tone * Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously * Knowledge of the grant pre-award lifecycle, including project development and grant opportunity prospecting for the purposes of improving grant success rates. * Familiarity with federal, state, and private funding agencies and their proposal requirements * Interest in the expansion of job knowledge by participating in educational and professional development opportunities and maintaining personal networks * Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) * Ability to read, write and speak English fluently * Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times * Ability to pass a background check, have a valid driver's license and good driving record * Normal office setting with the ability to lift up to 10lbs * The employee frequently is required to sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, telephone, and basic office equipment * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear * Ability to drive company-owned or personal vehicle

Writers for MIU News will seek out potential stories, gather information, take photos where relevant, get the appropriate permissions, draft the stories, and submit them to the editor for review. Once approved they would post the stories to the MIU News site. Responsibilities may also include maintaining the events page, meaning keeping the page up to date with all relevant information, photos or other images, and appropriate links to further information. Students this Position Appeals to: Students in any major who enjoy and are skilled in writing and wish to use their skills to inform and inspire the MIU campus community through MIU News. Experience Gained / Advantages for Student: MIU is a dynamic institution of higher learning with a great deal of newsworthy activities and achievements and countless interesting people worthy of news profiles. MIU News can help build community, increase student enrollment and retention, enhance community spirit, support staff and faculty recruiting and retention, and more. Communication Skills Development: Gain expertise in news and feature writing, effective information gathering, and mastering interview techniques. This role also provides opportunities to enhance visual storytelling skills through photography. Digital Publishing Proficiency: Learn or further develop knowledge of basic page layout in WordPress, a widely used platform in the digital publishing industry. This hands-on experience will be valuable in various professional settings. Transferable Skills Acquisition: Build a diverse skill set but also gain practical experience that is highly transferable and beneficial for their future academic and professional endeavors. Develop strong written, verbal, and visual communication abilities that apply to journalism, marketing, public relations, and digital media careers. Job Responsibilities: Story Development: Proactively seek out compelling and relevant stories for MIU News, by identifying potential story angles and conducting thorough research to gather comprehensive information. Information Gathering: Conduct personal interviews with key sources to gather firsthand information and insights. Utilize a variety of other sources as necessary to collect relevant data. Photography and Media Management: Capture high-quality photographs that complement and enhance the written content. Ensure proper permissions and releases are obtained from individuals interviewed or photographed. Content Creation: Draft well-crafted and engaging news stories based on gathered information and interviews. Editorial Collaboration: Collaborate with the editor to refine and finalize stories for publication, incorporating feedback and making necessary revisions. Participate in meetings to discuss story ideas, progress, and feedback. Digital Publishing and Platform Management: Utilize MIU News's WordPress platform to format, edit, and post completed stories for publication, ensuring content is optimized for online readership. Job Qualifications: Demonstrated experience in writing, preferably in a journalistic or related field. Formal training in writing, journalism, or communication is ideal but not required. Genuine enthusiasm for sharing news at MIU, with a passion for storytelling. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including active listening and clear articulation of ideas. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of individuals, especially during interviews. Willingness and ability to work collaboratively with an editor and other team members. Openness to receiving constructive feedback and making revisions to improve quality of work. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage tasks, priorities, and deadlines effectively/ Attention to detail and accuracy in research, writing, and content creation. Initiative to take ownership of projects, contribute ideas, and seek out opportunities. Basic understanding of digital media tools, including WordPress, or willingness to learn. Location: On Campus Supervisor: Craig Pearson Craig Pearson has been an integral part of MIU's writing and communication sphere for many years. Upon his arrival, he immersed himself in various roles that significantly impacted the university's academic and literacy landscape.

The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is seeking an energetic and experienced deputy managing editor to fill a key leadership role in our news operation. This editor works with reporters every day and helps supervise and coach them to produce their best work, while also working to refining the operation and journalistic practices as needed. Our ideal candidate has a history of impactful work, running teams of reporters and finding ways to deliver the most impactful overall news products as possible. You think on digital and print platforms, are audience-focused and have impeccable journalistic ethics and news judgment. This editor must be a collaborative and a supportive colleague who can help get the best out of everyone they work with. You should make strong decisions and always be thinking of options in a fast-changing news environment. You'll be thinking about creating the best possible presentations of photos, text and other elements. You'll edit locally produced stories, help build daily digital and print editions. You will be comfortable jumping between tasks, and also pushing reporters to think big. The deputy managing editor helps coach, plan and execute publication of news products on print and digital platforms. You'll work across news beats (government, environment, investigative, features and more) and should be curious and keep tabs on what's happening across the region. You'll keep calm and collected under pressure. The role works in close collaboration with the managing editor and other section editors and oversees a portion of the reporting staff. This role requires writing, planning, assigning and editing content and assisting with special projects as needed. This role contributes reporting on stories on as-needed basis. This role has a strong understanding of storytelling - traditional or alternative story forms and audio/visual and newsletters -- for print and digital platforms. Our ideal candidate takes a step back and thinks about context and the bigger picture, but also thinks about daily reporting and how to share iterative. You'll think logically about story organization and context, help explain processes and ask detailed questions along the way. You'll strive to put the audience first, will help coach transparency and journalism of the highest caliber. You'll value open records and data-driven reporting and helping reporters make and manage their requests for such information, even in routine stories. You believe in being transparent, are a clear communicator, are comfortable explaining journalistic practices and enjoy trying to lead in a dynamic and rapidly changing news environment. You'll help guide policy and help coach journalists to the highest journalistic standards, build newsroom training programs and help hold the staff accountable to delivering their best possible work. Our organization: Our news operation is a quality-driven newsroom that combines digital and print for The Gazette, TheGazette.com as well as several niche and community journalism digital sites. Located in Cedar Rapids, our team produces three print newspapers each week and digital editions seven days per week. Employees are expected to work from the office three days per week, with two days per week currently designated as work from home. Our company has a strong tradition of being independent and is employee owned. The majority of our news team is focused on enterprise reporting, and we have a strong spirit of collaboration with other news agencies. While we're focused in Cedar Rapids -- Iowa's second-largest city - we have reporters in Des Moines and Iowa City, home to the University of Iowa. The region is rich with things to do outside of work hours. This position is salaried, full-time employment position and includes health, dental and vision insurance as well as a complete suite of employee benefits including a 401K and additional employee stock ownership and vesting program (ESOP). Job Skills & Attributes: Excellent editing, coaching/leadership and writing skills. Attentive to detail, well-organized and able to develop and execute content plans. Must be able to distill complex topics into easy-to-understand works and able to help others build their skills for doing so. Good communication and relationship-building skills are important while also understanding elements important to local communities. Basic understanding of digital analytics and desire to understand audiences. Ideal candidate is able to make decisions and demonstrate sound news judgment. Ability to thrive in fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. Confident decision-maker. Strong digital mindset. Works well with others and is attentive, with follow-up with staff, sources and customers. Minimum Requirements & qualifications: Preferred - undergraduate degree in journalism, English, communications or related course of study. Must have valid driver's license and history of safe driving habits. Candidate must be highly organized, a confident decision-maker and committed to ongoing improvement and coaching. Juggling multiple deadlines simultaneously should be expected, and you should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidate will possess basic video and photography skills and always has a desire to learn new things. Approximately six to 10 years' work experience in editing, coaching and publication production. Candidate must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen. The hiring process will include a screening interview, interviews with colleagues and reporters as well as a site visit. You should be prepared to demonstrate your experience and skills throughout the process. Employees at The Gazette receive competitive benefits including health, dental, 401k match and a comprehensive wellness program. 100% Employee owned. EOE. Pre-employment background check, MVR and drug screen required.

At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nation's leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues - caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day. **Position Summary** Under general supervision the Senior Document Writer drafts, reviews, and edits medical, dental and vision plan documents. This position will support plan document needs for new business by creating plan documents and summaries of benefits and coverage (SBC's). **Required Qualifications** + 2-4 years with extensive plan writing experience supporting self-funded or fully insured plans. + 2-4 years of experience in the health insurance industry. + Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Outlook applications. + Must be an independent, critical thinker who is a self-starter and deadline driven. + Strong attention to detail and accuracy performing at high levels in a fast paced and constantly changing work environment. **Preferred Qualifications** + Knowledge and experience in medical, dental, and vision benefits. + Knowledge and experience with benefit terminology. + General understanding of compliance and regulatory issues (ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, COBRA). + Organizes time efficiently to ensure that tasks are completed to meet or exceed deadlines. + Strong verbal and written communication skills. **Education** + High School Diploma or GED. **Anticipated Weekly Hours** 40 **Time Type** Full time **Pay Range** The typical pay range for this role is: $18.50 - $42.35 This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong. **Great benefits for great people** We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits - investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include: + **Affordable medical plan options,** a **401(k) plan** (including matching company contributions), and an **employee stock purchase plan** . + **No-cost programs for all colleagues** including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching. + **Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues** including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility. For more information, visit ***************************************** We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 11/25/2025 Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We have a part-time sports writer position available with Woodward Community Media newspapers based out of Dyersville, Iowa. Our sports writers cover local and area sports events, take photos, collect information and write the stories our subscribers look forward to reading. The qualified candidate must be able to work up to 15 hours per week and be available after 3 p.m. with occasional weekend work. Part-time benefits include competitive wage, employee stock ownership and 401(k) retirement plans. Qualifications Successful sports writer qualifications: * high school diploma or equivalent, * basic understanding of most sports, * comfortable meeting and interviewing new people, * familiar with technology (mobile devices, common computer programs, Internet), * excellent command of the English language, * propensity for accuracy, * accuracy and ability to meet deadlines, * and valid driver's license. Experience with page design software, editing, headline writing and interviewing desired.

**Parexel FSP is looking for a Principal Medical Writer! This is a remote role anywhere in the United States or Canada.** Job Purpose: The Medical Writer, Medical Writing, is responsible for writing and overseeing the completion of a broad range of documents in support of company products and projects. This individual will work with the lead and/or program medical writer and independently to develop messages and write, substantively rewrite, and edit documents for clarity and accuracy, ensuring high quality. This individual will help manage project documents and timelines, as well as ensuring that documents comply with International Committee on Harmonization guidelines, Sponsor SOPs, Good Clinical Practices, and Good Publication Practices. As a study team member, this individual will work with domestic and international colleagues across R&D (as appropriate).to ensure that documents meet the company's objectives. Key Accountabilities: Oversight of activities - Write and edit clinical regulatory documents for clarity, and accuracy according to Sponsor standards. - Work with lead writer and project team to develop document messages and data presentations within submission timelines to meet company objectives. - Provide writing support for a wide range of documents, including but not limited to investigator's brochures, clinical study protocols and reports, integrated summaries, literature reviews, and SOPs. - Ensure that documents comply with International Conference on Harmonization guidelines, Sponsor Pharmaceuticals SOPs, and Good Clinical Practices. Collaborative relationships - Collaborates effectively with lead writers and project teams to develop and refine clinical regulatory documents that align with Sponsor standards, ICH guidelines, and Good Clinical Practices, ensuring clear and accurate communication of study data and objectives within submission timelines. Compliance with Parexel standards - Complies with required training curriculum - Completes timesheets accurately as required - Submits expense reports as required - Updates CV as required - Maintains a working knowledge of and complies with Parexel processes, ICH-GCPs and other applicable requirements Skills: - At least 4 years of writing experience in the pharmaceutical industry - Experience with a variety of regulatory and clinical documents - Experience in a matrix team environment - Knowledge of ICH and CTD guidelines for clinical and regulatory submission documents Knowledge and Experience: - Ability to write and edit complex material to ensure accuracy and clarity, - Excellent written and oral communication skills and demonstrated problem-solving abilities - Ability to handle multiple projects and short timelines - Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues in a wide range of disciplines Education: - BA/BS or higher \#LI-REMOTE EEO Disclaimer Parexel is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Community Reporter- Mt Pleasant The Southeast Iowa Union is searching for its next rising star journalist. Our newest team member will be aggressive, hard-working, and a self-starter willing to work independently and together as a team to produce exciting print and digital news products. You will cover a wide variety of topics, from government meetings to community celebrations throughout Southeast Iowa - primarily in Mt Pleasant and Henry County. We are a part of a progressive print and digital media company including publications in multiple communities in Eastern Iowa, as well as our parent company, the Gazette in Cedar Rapids. Summary: Gathers and writes a variety of news and features stories across a variety of topics and works to engage readers across multiple publications on varying deadlines, in innovative ways. This reporter should be as comfortable covering an ongoing news story as they are writing a great feature story or diving into a regional enterprise story. This position provides content for online and print platforms for multiple entities. Responsibilities: Strong understanding of putting intermediate topics into context and writing clearly and concisely. Tracks trends on topical area and develops and cultivates sources (i.e. people, records, databases, etc.) across a wide variety of interests. Maintains a list of story ideas relevant to readers with emphasis on original enterprise stories that set an agenda for the city, county and/or region. Takes ownership of topical area(s). Is recognized as the in-house expert in topical area of expertise. Uses solid news judgement and strong writing skills to frame stories to local and regional audiences. Can shoot video and still pictures while gathering proper facts and details. May be responsible for performing basic video editing and web publishing. Can complete basic audio recordings, edit and post to topical websites. Identifies opportunities for using a variety of ways of storytelling (video, audio, pictures, text, etc.) and regularly finds opportunities to put the ideas into practice. Demonstrates proficiency in using existing and new tools to gather, display and report content and also present news in context. Attends training to learn and apply these tools. May be assigned page layout and design of select pages, possibly for multiple publications, using InDesign Adheres to all professional and company policies and ethical standards. Job skills & attributes: Must be a flexible, self-motivated, creative go-getter and problem solver who works well independently and on a team. Must display technical aptitude and have strong ability to write and report well and distill complex subjects into understandable, accessible elements. Must have empathy and toughness and be a good listener. Must work well with others and be attentive to follow-up with sources and customers. Candidate possesses basic video and photography skills, but always has desire to learn new skills. Minimum Requirements: Undergraduate degree in journalism, English or related course of study. Must have valid driver's license and history of safe driving habits. Must demonstrate ability to work quickly and accurately with limited supervision and must have ideas on how to present news in an ever-changing media landscape. Some video, photography skills are preferred. Salary: Regular/Hourly 40 hours. Benefits available including health, dental, vision, 401k and more. As part of a stable, employee-owned group of publications that include The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, the Washing Journal, The Mt Pleasant News and the Fairfield Ledger we can offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, advancement opportunities and the ability to be a part of our ESOP. EOE. Pre-employment background check, drug screen and MVR required.

The Principal Medical Writer is responsible for writing and overseeing the completion of a broad range of documents in support of company products and projects. This individual will work with the lead and/or program medical writer and independently to develop messages and write, substantively rewrite, and edit documents for clarity and accuracy, ensuring high quality. This individual will help manage project documents and timelines, as well as ensuring that documents comply with International Committee on Harmonization guidelines, SOPs, Good Clinical Practices, and Good Publication Practices. As a study team member, this individual will work with domestic and international colleagues across R&D (as appropriate).to ensure that documents meet the company's objectives. **Key Accountabilities:** + Write and edit clinical regulatory documents for clarity, and accuracy according to client standards.. + Work with lead writer and project team to develop document messages and data presentations within submission timelines to meet company objectives. + Provide writing support for a wide range of documents, including but not limited to investigator's brochures, clinical study protocols and reports, integrated summaries, literature reviews, and SOPs. + Ensure that documents comply with International Conference on Harmonization guidelines, SOPs, and Good Clinical Practices. **Requirements:** + At least 15 years of medical writing experience in the pharmaceutical industry + Ability to write and edit complex material to ensure accuracy and clarity + Experience with a variety of regulatory and clinical documents + Experience in a matrix team environment + Excellent written and oral communication skills and demonstrated problem-solving abilities + Ability to handle multiple projects and short timelines + Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues in a wide range of disciplines + Knowledge of ICH and CTD guidelines for clinical and regulatory submission documents **Education:** + BA/BS, Advanced degree preferred \#LI-LO1 \#LI-REMOTE EEO Disclaimer Parexel is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Iowa's News Now is seeking an enterprising and aggressive multimedia journalist to join our team. We are looking for someone with a clear understanding of how to dig for a story, research it, write it with an edge, and use strong storytelling and TV production to make it impactful and memorable. The ideal candidate is an aggressive reporter with deep curiosity and unrelenting commitment to get to the bottom of an issue and hold individuals accountable. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Develop and maintain contacts and sources in the community to enterprise story ideas * Identify and pitch investigative angles to big daily news stories * Work closely with Producer and Executive Producer to refine investigative pitches and story scripts * Develop a network of sources and experts to generate investigative stories on a regular basis * Write online versions of investigative reports and work with Digital Investigative Producer on "web extra" content for each investigation * Maintain an active social media presence to build your brand and solicit original story ideas * Other duties as assigned Requirements: * Must be able to develop and maintain sources * Dynamic live television and storytelling skills are a must * Strong social media skillset for both research and promoting stories as well as gathering viewer input * Knowledge of the FOAI (Freedom of Information Act) process, computer-assisted reporting, and data-driven reporting along with familiarity of legal issues related to investigative television news reporting are essential * Strong writing skills and knowledge of current events * 1 year of investigative reporting experience preferred * History of award-winning investigative journalism preferred * Valid driver's license with clean driving record Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. About Us Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; and owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD., and The Nest. Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at ************* About the Team The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let's talk.

Writers for MIU News will seek out potential stories, gather information, take photos where relevant, get the appropriate permissions, draft the stories, and submit them to the editor for review. Once approved they would post the stories to the MIU News site. Responsibilities may also include maintaining the events page, meaning keeping the page up to date with all relevant information, photos or other images, and appropriate links to further information. Students this Position Appeals to: Students in any major who enjoy and are skilled in writing and wish to use their skills to inform and inspire the MIU campus community through MIU News. Experience Gained / Advantages for Student: MIU is a dynamic institution of higher learning with a great deal of newsworthy activities and achievements and countless interesting people worthy of news profiles. MIU News can help build community, increase student enrollment and retention, enhance community spirit, support staff and faculty recruiting and retention, and more. Communication Skills Development: Gain expertise in news and feature writing, effective information gathering, and mastering interview techniques. This role also provides opportunities to enhance visual storytelling skills through photography. Digital Publishing Proficiency: Learn or further develop knowledge of basic page layout in WordPress, a widely used platform in the digital publishing industry. This hands-on experience will be valuable in various professional settings. Transferable Skills Acquisition: Build a diverse skill set but also gain practical experience that is highly transferable and beneficial for their future academic and professional endeavors. Develop strong written, verbal, and visual communication abilities that apply to journalism, marketing, public relations, and digital media careers. Job Responsibilities: Story Development: Proactively seek out compelling and relevant stories for MIU News, by identifying potential story angles and conducting thorough research to gather comprehensive information. Information Gathering: Conduct personal interviews with key sources to gather firsthand information and insights. Utilize a variety of other sources as necessary to collect relevant data. Photography and Media Management: Capture high-quality photographs that complement and enhance the written content. Ensure proper permissions and releases are obtained from individuals interviewed or photographed. Content Creation: Draft well-crafted and engaging news stories based on gathered information and interviews. Editorial Collaboration: Collaborate with the editor to refine and finalize stories for publication, incorporating feedback and making necessary revisions. Participate in meetings to discuss story ideas, progress, and feedback. Digital Publishing and Platform Management: Utilize MIU News's WordPress platform to format, edit, and post completed stories for publication, ensuring content is optimized for online readership. Job Qualifications: Demonstrated experience in writing, preferably in a journalistic or related field. Formal training in writing, journalism, or communication is ideal but not required. Genuine enthusiasm for sharing news at MIU, with a passion for storytelling. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including active listening and clear articulation of ideas. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of individuals, especially during interviews. Willingness and ability to work collaboratively with an editor and other team members. Openness to receiving constructive feedback and making revisions to improve quality of work. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage tasks, priorities, and deadlines effectively/ Attention to detail and accuracy in research, writing, and content creation. Initiative to take ownership of projects, contribute ideas, and seek out opportunities. Basic understanding of digital media tools, including WordPress, or willingness to learn. Location: On Campus Supervisor: Craig Pearson Craig Pearson has been an integral part of MIU's writing and communication sphere for many years. Upon his arrival, he immersed himself in various roles that significantly impacted the university's academic and literacy landscape.

KGAN Iowa's News Now is looking for an Multi-Media Journalist. Your responsibilities as an MMJ will include reporting, shooting and editing news stories, enterprising story ideas, developing contacts, as well as other responsibilities as assigned. You will be expected to produce daily content on a variety of platforms including the internet, social networking sites and mobile phones, in addition to television. Skills and Experience: * Sharp news judgment * The ability to tell an NPPA style story * Excellent technical skills * The ability to work well independently * Must have and maintain a valid license and a good driving record Requirements and Qualifications: * A minimum of 2 years reporting experience is required * Experience with live shots is required * Experience with Live-U is a plus While applying online, please include a link to your online demo reel Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. About Us Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair's AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at ************* About the Team The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let's talk.

Health Reporter Summary: The health care reporter is focused on covering the healthcare beat in Iowa: the industry, access and delivery of care to patients, medical research, insurance and uninsured, public and environmental health and medical workforce related issues. This reporter is focused on health data and long-term trends and methods of care as well as research happening within Iowa. This position handles topics on both short-term and longer-term deadlines and should be adept at both daily and enterprise reporting. This position is also focused on diseases like cancer, understanding the human body and genetics. Responsibilities: Strong understanding of putting complicated topics into context and writing clearly and concisely and making information accessible to audiences. Tracks topics and trends and develops and cultivates sources (i.e. people, records, databases, etc.) across the health care, public health and medical research spectrums. Uses public records, open records requests and data to supplement reporting; understands basic spreadsheet and data analysis. Monitors public agendas of government bodies and writes about the events, explaining the impacts through eyes of those impacted. Maintains a list of story ideas relevant to readers with emphasis on original enterprise stories are focused on health care topics. Takes ownership of topical area(s). Is recognized as the in-house expert in topical area of expertise. Understands digital mindset and uses analytics and metrics to extend reach of work. Uses solid news judgement, strong writing skills to frame stories to regional audiences. Can shoot basic video and still pictures as necessary while gathering proper facts and details. Candidate is responsible for performing basic video editing and web publishing. Effectively communicates with visual team when added level of photos/videos is required. Passionate about explainer style reporting and uses alternative story forms to effectively tell stories. Identifies opportunities for using a variety of ways of storytelling (video, audio, pictures, text, etc.) and regularly finds opportunities to put the ideas into practice. Comfortable hosting/moderating in-person and online panel discussions as required Uses social media and newsletters to help build audience. Demonstrates proficiency in using existing and new tools to gather, display and report content and also present news in context. Attends training to learn and apply these tools. Adheres to all professional and company policies and ethical standards. Job skills & attributes: Ideal candidate will be a flexible, self-motivated, creative go-getter and problem solver who works well on a team with varying abilities. Candidate must display technical aptitude and have strong ability to write and report well and distill complex subjects into understandable, accessible elements. Must have empathy and toughness and be a good listener. Must work well with others and be attentive to follow-up with sources and customers. Candidate possesses basic video and photography skills, but always has desire to learn new skills. Minimum Requirements: Undergraduate degree in journalism, English, communications or related course of study. For this role, ideal candidate could also have health sciences or public health areas of medical degrees. Must have valid driver's license and history of safe driving habits. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to work quickly and accurately and must have ideas on how to present news in an ever-changing media landscape. Some video, photography skills are a must. Approximately 2 to 5 years of experience in a multimedia newsroom is required. Salary: Regular/Hourly 40 hours. Employees at The Gazette receive competitive benefits including health, dental, 401k match and a comprehensive wellness program. 100% Employee owned. EOE. Pre-Employment drug screen, motor vehicle and background checks required.

Overall Responsibilities: * Write news and feature stories for both print and online as assigned by managing editor. * Take news and feature photos and video; assist with sports as needed. * Work in a professional manner with the public, representing our company in a positive way. Specific Responsibilities: * Develop an understanding of the area and issues to be able to initiate news sources and contacts to assist in stories. * Write accurate, fair, timely and interesting news and feature stories for weekly publications and special sections and magazines, following AP style. * Take accurate and complete notes while covering meetings and interviewing, using tape recorder as back up. * Take fresh and interesting photos and videos for news and feature coverage, meeting reproduction needs, getting accurate identities of all people and places in the photos and write clear, accurate and interesting cutlines. * Meet all deadlines as assigned. * Represent the newspaper in service areas. * Monitor ongoing news and issues in the area. * Assist in creation of, and adhere to, WCI policies and journalistic ethics. * Maintain a commitment to internal and external customer service. * Assist with drop off of inserts and other publication needs. * Adhere to WCI policies and journalistic ethics. * Actively participates in the Great Game of Business. * Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Qualifications Knowledge: Bachelor's degree or equivalent; preferred two years of newspaper or related media/communications experience; familiarity with overall newspaper operations, current events and history. Skills: English language; spelling; communication; goal setting; computer operation; time management, photography; ability to perform efficiently and accurately on deadline. Reporting, interviewing, writing, typing, planning and organizing. Behavior: Exhibits a commitment to quality and service. Is a team player. Has ability to be objective. Is capable of accepting constructive criticism; communicative with other staff members and supervisors; has good creativity and eye for design; is a good representative of the Dyersville Commercial, Cascade Pioneer and Manchester Press; colleagues as a member of the journalism profession. Conducts self in a professional manner, with dress and self-care appropriate for the job. Maintains a valid drivers license.

KGAN Iowa's News Now is looking for an Multi-Media Journalist. Your responsibilities as an MMJ will include reporting, shooting and editing news stories, enterprising story ideas, developing contacts, as well as other responsibilities as assigned. You will be expected to produce daily content on a variety of platforms including the internet, social networking sites and mobile phones, in addition to television. Skills and Experience: Sharp news judgment The ability to tell an NPPA style story Excellent technical skills The ability to work well independently Must have and maintain a valid license and a good driving record Requirements and Qualifications: A minimum of 2 years reporting experience is required Experience with live shots is required Experience with Live-U is a plus While applying online, please include a link to your online demo reel Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. About Us Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair's AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at ************* About the Team The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let's talk.