Reporter

Interested in being a journalist in one of the fastest-growing areas in the U.S.?

The Daily Sun is seeking a general assignment reporter who will cover a variety of topics in the Florida counties of Charlotte, DeSoto and Sarasota. We are always working to improve our product to keep the community informed.

Our journalists are covering breaking news and in-depth features along with taking photos and video. We are seeking reporters with strong newspaper writing skills; a bachelor's degree in journalism or prior reporting experience and proficiency with web-based content management.

To apply , email a resume and clips to

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Benefits

The fringe benefits include medical (split between employer and employee), dental and vision options (employee paid). There are three company-sponsored benefits, including short-term disability, long-term disability and a term life insurance policy. The company pays for these six major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day). In addition, employees accrue 3.33 hours of paid leave per pay period in the first year of employment (80 hours) and increasing to 5.0 hours per pay period (120 hours) after their one-year anniversary of employment.

The company has the option of making a discretionary match to the 401K retirement plan after year's end.