Local News Reporter-Grand Island, NE

Lee Enterprises•Grand Island, NE

About The Position

The Grand Island Independent is seeking a journalist to cover a wide range of local news and feature topics in Grand Island, Nebraska. Coverage may include crime, business openings, fires, accidents, natural disasters, and local government issues. The reporter may also be asked to report for other central Nebraska Lee properties as needed. The role produces stories for digital and print, takes photographs and videos, and optimizes content for the web and social media to engage readers and grow digital subscriptions. The successful candidate can write clearly, develop sources, take initiative in finding stories, report and write according to AP style, and use digital platforms. The position requires timely reporting in a fast-moving digital news environment and includes some night and weekend hours. New graduates and journalists are welcome; Lee Enterprises describes the position as an opportunity to learn and grow. Lee Enterprises offers competitive wages, career growth opportunities, and an extensive benefits program that can be personalized to employees’ needs. The company describes its commitment as providing valuable local news and information to the communities it serves and states that it is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

Ability to write clearly.
Ability to develop sources and take initiative to find stories.
Proficiency in reporting and writing according to AP style.
Proficiency with digital platforms.
Ability to produce timely reports in an instant digital news environment.

Nice To Haves

A journalism degree is preferred.
Internships and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Cover a wide variety of local news and feature topics.
Report on stories such as crime, business openings, fires, accidents, natural disasters, and local government issues.
Report for other central Nebraska Lee properties as needed.
Write stories for digital and print.
Take photographs and videos.
Optimize content for the web and social media to engage readers and grow the digital subscriber base.
Develop sources and take initiative to find stories.
Produce timely reports in a fast-moving digital news environment.