General Assignment Reporter Scottsbluff, NE

General Assignment Reporter - Scottsbluff, NE

The Scottsbluff Star-Herald is seeking a versatile and motivated journalist to join our newsroom as a general assignment reporter. This position offers the opportunity to cover a wide range of stories - from breaking news and local government to education, community events and feature writing - in a community that values strong local journalism.

This is true local reporting where your work makes a visible impact. We're looking for someone who is curious, engaged and eager to tell the stories that matter to our readers.

Responsibilities include:

• Reporting and writing news and feature stories for print and digital platforms
• Covering meetings, events and breaking news
• Shooting photos and video to accompany stories
• Posting content online and on social media to grow audience engagement
• Developing sources and generating story ideas

The ideal candidate will:

• Be an enthusiastic, self-starting reporter with strong news judgment
• Write clearly and accurately using AP style
• Be comfortable with photography, videography and digital publishing tools
• Engage with the community and build lasting relationships with sources
• Be able to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends
• A degree in journalism or a related field is preferred, but internships and relevant experience will be considered. This position is open to early-career journalists and recent graduates looking to grow in a supportive newsroom environment
• A valid driver's license and current vehicle insurance are required

About Scottsbluff:

Located in western Nebraska, Scottsbluff offers scenic views, outdoor recreation and a strong sense of community. The area is within driving distance of Denver, Rapid City and Lake Mc Conaughy.

Why Join Us?

Lee Enterprises offers competitive wages in a dynamic, interesting work environment with career growth opportunities. We offer an extensive benefit program that can be personalized to your needs. Our benefit program includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance. In addition, we offer a 401K retirement plan with company match. We also offer generous paid time off to allow flexibility to balance personal life and work. This includes paid parental leave for new parents.

Lee Enterprises is a leading provider of local news and information and a major subscription and advertising platform, with daily and weekly newspapers and rapidly expanding digital products serving 114 markets across 25 states. Our core commitment is to provide valuable, intensely local news and information to the communities we serve.

Lee Enterprises is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We respect and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

For more information about Lee, check us out at www.lee.net .

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