General Assignment Reporter-North Platte, NE

The North Platte Telegraph is hiring a General Assignment Reporter to cover the stories that shape our community — from classrooms to courtrooms, from small businesses to community events This is true local journalism — the kind where your work actually matters and impacts the community.

What You'll Do:

Report and write stories for both print and digital platforms Take photos and videos to accompany stories Post and optimize content for the web and social media Build sources and generate story ideas independently Help grow and engage our digital subscriber base

What We're Looking For:

Strong writing and reporting skills with knowledge of AP style Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment Experience with (or willingness to learn) photography, videography and digital publishing Curiosity, initiative and a genuine interest in community journalism Comfort working across both print and digital platforms

Qualifications:

Journalism degree is preferred, but internships and relevant experience will be considered New graduates and early-career journalists are encouraged to apply Valid driver's license and current vehicle insurance required

Additional Details:

This position includes some night and weekend hours. The ability to produce timely, accurate reporting in today's fast-moving digital news environment is essential. If you're looking for a role where no two days are the same — and where your work actually reaches and matters to a community — we'd like to hear from you. Why Join Us? 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 over 70 markets 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 33 million digital unique visitors. Lee Enterprises is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we participate in Everify. We respect and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 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 encourage you to apply.