Staff Writer
e.Republic
Folsom, CA
Full-time
Writing / Editing
Posted on April 12, 2019
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Write for Government Technology and its related editorial products as directed by editors. Work across platforms - print, online, multimedia. The writer is responsible for developing and maintaining a network of sources applicable to his or her beat; pitching and developing story ideas for Web and magazine coverage; and writing stories that demonstrate thoughtful analysis of their subjects.
Essential Duties:
-Report and write Web stories, including news briefs and bylined articles in coordination with editors
-Report and write magazine features in coordination with editors
-Work across platforms - print, online, multimedia, data and visualizations
-Exercise sound news judgment
-Conceive and develop story ideas for the magazine and Web
-Nurture contacts and develop beat coverage as assigned
-Attend events and conferences and generate print articles and news items
Skills/Qualifications:
-Ability to produce clear, concise and accurately written articles
-Strong analytical skills
-Knowledge of state and local government and technology
-Able to conduct phone and in-person interviews of government and industry sources
-Able to convey complex issues clearly and accurately
-Able to work under strict deadlines
-Knowledge of AP style
-Able to post through content management system and commercial social networks