Assistant Managing Editor / Staff Reporter
About The Position
The Bonners Ferry Herald, one of Idaho’s oldest and most respected community newspapers, is seeking an energetic, curious, and community-minded journalist to serve as our Assistant Managing Editor and Staff Reporter. This role involves breaking news, covering local government, writing enterprise stories, attending community events, and helping to lead the newsroom by editing content, planning coverage, and mentoring contributors. The position works alongside the Managing Editor of the Bonner County Daily Bee to produce award-winning local journalism. This is an opportunity for someone passionate about community journalism to grow into newsroom leadership.
Requirements
- Three to seven years of professional journalism experience preferred.
- Experience covering local government or community news.
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Communications, English, or a related field preferred, or equivalent newsroom experience.
Nice To Haves
- Editing experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the lead reporter for the Bonners Ferry Herald.
- Cover local government, schools, business, courts, public safety, and community events.
- Write compelling news, feature, enterprise, and investigative stories.
- Help plan the weekly newspaper and daily digital news coverage.
- Edit stories and assist with the production of the newspaper.
- Coordinate freelance writers, photographers, and community contributors.
- Build relationships throughout Boundary County and become a trusted voice in the community.
- Publish content across print, digital, social media, newsletters, and emerging platforms.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Paid time off
- Retirement benefits
- Professional development opportunities
- Career advancement within Hagadone Communications
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
