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pacific media group Kauai Based News Writer in Lihue, HI [1]
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Date: 2025-03
*Applicants must currently reside in the state of Hawaii. No relocation costs will be provided.*
Pacific Media Group has an opening for a Kaua’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 for Kaua‘i Now (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 for Big Island Now and Kaua’i Now (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: $50,000 - $52,000/year + Benefits
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