Employment Opportunities

Following is a list of jobs available at Local Voice:

Obits Writer

At WYDaily.com, we’re looking for a writer. And this is a job that requires a special touch. Not just the ability to gather facts, not just familiarity with AP Style – although we’re looking for that, too. But this job requires empathy. We’re looking for someone to write obituaries.

Some of the most interesting people who pass through this world do so with very little fanfare. The story you write about them might be the first story that has ever been written about them. You’ll need to establish good relations with funeral homes. You’ll need to be able to check facts. And most of all, you’ll need to have empathy and a sensitive touch because you’ll be talking to families and loved ones during a very difficult time. We’ll be counting on you to have and use all these skills so that these obituaries accurately and respectfully commemorate the lives of people who may never have been in the newspaper before – but certainly mattered to their friends, families and community.

This is a part-time position that will include our company’s two markets in Williamsburg, VA and Wilmington, NC, with the potential for more hours as we expand our reach into other markets. There is no travel involved.

Interested? Send us your resume, a brief note about why this position interests you and relevant experience that makes you right for the job. Also please include two published writing samples. Send this to us via email - jobs@wydaily.com.

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Reporter – Education, City of Williamsburg beats

Job Description:

Williamsburg Yorktown Daily operates as part of Local Voice LLC with offices in Williamsburg, VA.  At Williamsburg Yorktown Daily, reporters write news stories affecting the Historic Triangle of Williamsburg, James City County and York County. Our reporters are 21st-century multimedia reporters, posting their stories and photos to the web, promoting them through radio appearances and interacting with readers through social media. Reporters must be flexible, able to collaborate and able to multitask. Reporters must also have strong writing skills, ability to self-edit and familiarity with AP Style. Some night and weekend reporting is necessary, and WY Daily values community involvement.  This posting is for a reporter who will cover education – public and private, including the College of William and Mary – along with the City of Williamsburg municipal beat.

Desired Characteristics:

• Curious and interested in how things connect and what makes people tick.

• Community-minded; live in or near coverage area.

• Professional, but personable; able to cultivate and maintain contacts.

• Proven ability to multitask, prioritize and work on deadline.

• Previous newsroom experience.

• Willing to work a flexible schedule that changes from day to day.

Our company has a unique and well-defined approach to business.  We are looking for staff members with a willingness to learn “our way.”

If interested, please email to jobs@wydaily.com the following: a brief note of introduction along with a resume and up to three recent samples of stories you have written that best represent your abilities as a reporter.

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Sports Stringer

Williamsburg Yorktown Daily operates as part of Davis Media LLC with offices in Williamsburg, VA. WYDaily is seeking individuals with a strong knowledge of sports, capable of producing game recaps through the use of quotes and statistics in a timely fashion, although without strict deadline.

Please email our sports editor, Will Armbruster at will@wydaily.com, for further information and/or questions.