Government/Municipal/General Assignment Reporter
About The Position
The Kenosha News, a division of Lee Enterprises, is hiring a full-time newspaper reporter/photographer. The role focuses on education, general assignment news, and feature reporting, as well as producing photos and video and publishing content online and on social media. The reporter handles assignments ranging from breaking news to features, manages multiple assignments and deadlines, develops relationships with sources, and takes initiative to provide local coverage that meets readers’ needs. Some night and weekend hours are required, with schedules made as flexible as possible. Applicants with newspaper experience are preferred, but recent journalism graduates are welcome to apply. Applicants should apply online and include links to writing and photo samples. The Kenosha News is a daily newspaper with a strong digital culture, covering an urban, suburban, and rural area. Lee Enterprises describes itself as a local news and information provider serving 114 markets across 25 states through daily newspapers and digital, weekly, and specialty publications.
Requirements
- Ability to write clearly.
- Ability to develop relationships with sources.
- Ability to take initiative.
- Ability to handle a variety of assignments, including breaking news and features.
- Ability to juggle multiple assignments and deadlines.
- Applicants must provide links to writing and photo samples.
Nice To Haves
- Some newspaper experience is preferred.
- Recent journalism graduates are welcome to apply.
Responsibilities
- Report on education, general assignment news, and features.
- Take photographs and video for the newspaper.
- Post content online and on social media.
- Handle assignments ranging from breaking news to features.
- Manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
- Develop relationships with sources and take initiative.
- Provide local coverage that meets readers’ needs.
Benefits
- Competitive wages.
- Career growth opportunities.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Company-provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Generous paid time off.
- Paid parental leave for new parents.
- An extensive benefits program that can be personalized to employees’ needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
