Outdoors/Recreation reporter -- Vancouver, Washington

The Columbian, Southwest Washington’s news leader in print and online, seeks a full-time reporter to join its sports team covering stories related to fishing, hunting, hiking, camping, water sports and active lifestyle topics relevant to Southwest Washington. The reporter will have deep knowledge of these activities, as well as political and economic issues related to them. The ideal candidate will enjoy both outdoor activities and covering news, and will produce stories using print, video and social media tools.

Preferred qualifications include:

• A bachelor’s degree.
• At least two years of journalism experience.
• Demonstrated ability to report and write outdoors and news stories.
• Demonstrated experience using social media and multimedia as tools for gathering and disseminating news.

We value a constructive work culture.

We offer competitive pay and an excellent benefit package, which includes profit sharing/401(k) after one year of service. If you are looking for a challenge and want to work for one of the area's most progressive employers, please send a cover letter indicating your salary requirements and online experience, along with your résumé and 6 work samples to:

The Columbian, Attn: Human Resources
P.O. Box 180, Vancouver, WA 98666
E-mail: jobs@columbian.com

For questions about the position, contact Sports Editor Micah Rice at 360-735-4548.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Pre-employment drug screen is required