Sports Reporter-Grand Island, NE

Lee Enterprises • Grand Island, NE

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Grand Island Independent in Grand Island, Nebraska, is seeking a videographer/photographer to cover news, sports, and features. The company operates as a digital-first news organization, prioritizing video content and photo galleries. They also aim to provide high-quality photojournalism for their print publications, emphasizing large, bold, and emotionally captivating visuals. The role involves producing timely visuals for the instant digital news environment and requires the ability to write accurate, grammatically correct captions and video copy. A typical day includes covering news or sports events with quick turnarounds, as well as identifying and pursuing original visual stories. The position also includes a mentoring component, where the individual may guide reporters taking photos in Kearney and York, Nebraska. Lee Enterprises, the parent company, is a major subscription and advertising platform and a leading provider of local news and information, serving over 70 markets in 25 states with daily newspapers, digital products, and weekly/specialty publications.

Requirements

• Ability to write accurate, grammatically correct captions and video copy
• Ability to produce timely visuals in today’s instant digital news environment

Nice To Haves

• A degree
• Internships and experience

Responsibilities

• Cover news, sports and features as a videographer/photographer
• Produce timely visuals in today’s instant digital news environment
• Write accurate, grammatically correct captions and video copy
• Cover news or sports events with a quick turnaround
• Find your own visual stories
• Mentor reporters who take photos in Kearney and York, Nebraska

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Career growth opportunities
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Company-provided life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match
• Generous paid time off
• Paid parental leave for new parents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees