Job Description
Reporter / Photographer
Overall Responsibility:
The Hawaii Catholic Herald reporter/photographer provides written and photographic content for the newspaper. The reporter/photographer also assists in pre-press production, website development and internet social media dissemination, and other newspaper tasks as directed by the editor.
Reports to: Editor of the Hawaii Catholic Herald Classification: Exempt
Position Summary:
· Reports and writes a variety of news and feature stories for the Hawaii Catholic Herald about the Catholic Church in Hawaii as assigned by the editor.
· Serves as the primary photographer for the Hawaii Catholic Herald, taking photos to accompany stories, and as stand-alone photo features.
· Catalogues and edits Hawaii Catholic Herald photos.
· Assists in proofreading the newspaper before it goes to print.
· Assists in page design and layout.
· Produces regular special editorial features in collaboration with the editor.
· Assists the editor in producing the Hawaii Catholic Herald website.
· Assists the editor in other online ways of promoting, distributing and disseminating the content of the newspaper through social media and other digital means.
Minimum Qualifications:
· Active member of a Roman Catholic parish faith community preferred
· Bachelor’s degree in journalism/communications
· 2 years journalism and photography experience
· Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, Adobe InDesign and Photoshop, and social media programs
Other Job Requirements:
Physical requirements
· Bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling and moving items.
Scheduling and travel requirements
· Entails periodic evening and weekend work
· Requires periodic overnight travel
· Valid driver’s license required