Staff Writer - Politics and the West - Deseret News

Our company is committed to being trusted voices of light and truth reaching hundreds of millions of people worldwide.

The Deseret News Politics and the West team is looking for a reporter to cover compelling stories of national interest in the West based out of our Salt Lake City newsroom. The reporter will work with editors to help grow the publication's national brand and contribute principled, values-based ideas to the team. We are especially interested in reporters who know how to cover a story from multiple angles, who bring nuance to their writing and reporting, and who start from a place of curiosity and not judgement.

We’d prefer a candidate with an understanding of the West and issues related to land, water, growth, and energy, including the impact of the economy on each.

This position will primarily work in our offices in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Job expectations

• Develop and pitch story ideas
• Write thoughtful and engaging articles.
• Able to travel when necessary.
• Regularly communicate with editors and meet deadlines.
• Engage on social media and help grow the Deseret News following.

Skills necessary

• At least two years of reporting and editing or related experience.
• A bachelor’s degree
• A strong but thoughtful voice.
• Willing to take regular feedback and work collaboratively with multiple teams.
• An ability to understand multiple perspectives.
• Careful, detail-oriented approach to reporting.
• The ability to gather information and write fast when news breaks.
• Commitment to the Deseret Management Corporation mission and values: http://www.deseretmanagement.com/our-mission/

Along with your application, please include the following

1. A resume
2. A cover letter
3. A sample of published writing

Our team

You will join an energetic group of colleagues who aspire to the best processes for development that fit our team. Our team members don't take themselves too seriously, but we are serious about working together as digital innovators.

Our culture

Culture is a very important part of the Deseret News Publishing Company. We look for people who exhibit and exemplify our Cultural Beliefs:

• Think Audience — I understand and engage our audiences.
• Build Trust — I share my best, respect my colleagues and expect others to do the same.
• Be One — I collaborate to build a unified, world-class team.
• Align Daily — I align my efforts daily with our Key Results.
• Own It — I continually ask, “What else can I do to achieve our results?” and refuse to blame others.
• Go Big — I inform and influence the world in a way no one else does.

Our company

The Deseret News is Utah’s oldest newspaper and the Beehive state’s longest continuously-operating business. Our primary focus is digital and our reach is national and global with over half of our online readers living outside of Utah.