Local News Reporter-Elko, NV

Lee Enterprises • Elko, NV

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About The Position

The Elko Daily Free Press is looking for a motivated, curious and self-sufficient journalist to cover education, city and county government and other stories as assigned. This is true local journalism where you can make an impact on a community. The people of Elko care deeply about their newspaper.
If you are able to write clearly, develop sources and can take initiative to find stories, this may be the role for you. The successful candidate will be proficient in reporting and writing according to AP style, photography, videography and digital platforms.
Preference will be given to candidates with a journalism degree, although internships and experience will be considered. New graduates/journalists are welcome to apply. This position includes some night and weekend hours. The ability to produce timely reports in today’s instant digital news environment is a must.
Lee Enterprises is a major subscription and advertising platform and a leading provider of local news and information, with daily newspapers, rapidly growing digital products and nearly 350 weekly and specialty publications serving 74markets in 25 states. Year to date, Lee's newspapers have an average daily circulation of 1.0 million, and our legacy websites, including acquisitions, reach more than 34 million digital unique visitors.
Lee Enterprises is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we participate in E-Verify. We are committed to attracting and retaining a workforce whose diversity reflects the communities we serve. Lee embraces change, and we recognize that we must create and maintain a culture of fervent inclusion. For more information about Lee, check us out at www.lee.net.
We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications above, we still encourage you to apply at https://lee.net.careers and search for Elko Include a cover letter, resume and several work samples.

Requirements

• able to write clearly
• develop sources
• can take initiative to find stories
• proficient in reporting and writing according to AP style
• photography
• videography
• digital platforms
• The ability to produce timely reports in today’s instant digital news environment is a must.

Nice To Haves

• journalism degree
• internships and experience

Responsibilities

• writing stories for digital and print
• taking videos and photos
• optimizing content for the web and social media to engage and grow our digital subscriber base

Benefits

• 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, which 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed