What are the responsibilities and job description for the Digital Reporter - Gunnison, CO position at O’Rourke Media Group?
At O’Rourke Media Group, our people are what makes us different. If you thrive in a fast-moving, results-driven environment with no BS, politics or red tape in the way of making things happen, we’d love to hear from you.
Why work for us
- Fun, collaborative, open work environment
- Meaningful, mission-driven work that makes a difference in the communities we serve
- Great benefits
- Opportunity for advancement
- Industry-leading results and a winning culture
If you are interested in any current job openings or would like to be considered for future opportunities, please email your resume and letter of interest to the hiring manager listed on job opening or Jim O’Rourke at jorourke@orourkemediagroup.com.
Tell Great Stories. Serve Your Community. Build Our Audience.
The Gunnison Country Times, part of O’Rourke Media Group, is looking for an ambitious reporter to produce outstanding journalism for both our award-winning print newspaper and our growing digital platforms.
This is a modern local journalism position. You’ll report on the stories that matter most to the Gunnison Valley while creating content for our weekly newspaper, website, newsletters, social media channels, and mobile audiences.
If you’re passionate about local journalism, enjoy covering breaking news and community issues, and want to help grow both readership and digital engagement, we’d love to hear from you.
You’ll Have the Opportunity To:
- Cover local government, education, business, public safety, outdoor recreation, sports, and community events.
- Produce compelling stories for both our print edition and digital platforms.
- Cover breaking news quickly, accurately, and professionally.
- Capture photos and short-form video to enhance storytelling.
- Build trusted relationships throughout the Gunnison Valley.
- Help grow readership, digital audience, newsletter subscriptions, and social media engagement.
We’re Looking For Someone Who Is:
- Passionate about local journalism and community storytelling.
- A strong writer, interviewer, and storyteller.
- Curious, self-motivated, and digitally savvy.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced newsroom.
- Excited about producing journalism that reaches readers in print, online, and across social media.
Why Join O’Rourke Media Group?
O’Rourke Media Group is one of America’s fastest-growing local media companies, operating trusted local newspapers and digital news brands across nine states. We are investing in quality journalism, digital innovation, AI-powered tools, audience growth, and the long-term future of local news.
Why Gunnison?
Live where others vacation. Enjoy world-class skiing, mountain biking, hiking, fishing, hunting, camping, and endless outdoor adventure while building a rewarding journalism career in one of Colorado’s most spectacular mountain communities.
Ready to make an impact?
Send your resume and writing samples to:
jwaters@orourkemediagroup.com
O’Rourke Media Group
Trusted Local Journalism. Growing Digital Audiences.