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News department

Copy editor/Staff writerVacant – Full-time position

In-person attendance is required and is non-negotiable. Staff writer will edit, format and layout copy, build pages and facilitate letters to the editor for publication. In addition to copy editor duties, staff writer will file no fewer than three stories a week: two news stories and one centerpiece. This job requires a desire to learn and grow using InDesign. Upon hire, employee will learn to design pages and will familiarize themselves with the Independent’s writing style. Circumstance may require more contributions.

The Gallup Independent offers full benefits as this is a full-time job. Upon hire, employee must meet 40 hours a week. A reliable, punctual professional who can work without supervision is the ideal candidate for this position.

Pre-employment drug test required.

Send resume and letter of interest to Managing editor Christina Tsosie at ctsosie@gallupindependent.com.

Courts/Cops reporterVacant – Full-time position

Experienced courts/cops reporter wanted. Reporter will file 5 stories a week plus a centerpiece, and the daily Law Enforcement Report. Extensive reporting on ongoing court cases a must and knowledge of how to maneuver government websites to research material for stories is a plus.

Circumstance may require more contributions.

The Gallup Independent offers full benefits as this is a full-time job. Upon hire, employee must meet 40 hours a week. A reliable, punctual professional who can work without supervision is the ideal candidate for this position. Pre-employment drug test required.

Send resume and letter of interest to Managing editor Christina Tsosie at ctsosie@gallupindependent.com.

Sports writer Vacant – Part-time position

Attend and report on the area’s most Page building, design and layout a must as sports writer may, on occasion, cover or work alongside sports editor Alan Arthur.

Send resume and letter of interest to Sports editor Alan Arthur at aarthur@gallupindependent.com.



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