General Assignment Reporter – Scottsbluff, NE

Lee EnterprisesScottsbluff, NE
Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

  • 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 valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance are required

Nice To Haves

  • 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

Responsibilities

  • 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

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • short and long-term disability
  • company provided life insurance
  • supplemental life insurance
  • 401K retirement plan with company match
  • generous paid time off
  • paid parental leave for new parents
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