General Reporter
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Overview
Job Description
The Coeur d'Alene Press is seeking a versatile, curious, and community-focused General Reporter to join our newsroom. This is a hands-on role on a small, fast-paced team where you'll cover everything from breaking news and City Council meetings to features, enterprise stories, and investigative reporting. You'll also contribute to photography, video, and digital storytelling as part of a modern, multi-platform newsroom.
Position Responsibilities
- Write news, feature, enterprise, and investigative stories
- Cover local government, community events, and breaking news
- Attend meetings, press events, and public gatherings
- Produce multimedia content including photos and video
- Collaborate with editors and reporters on daily news coverage
- Engage with the community to build trust and identify story ideas
- Support both print and digital newsroom production
Qualifications
- Previous newsroom experience preferred
- Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills
- Ability to work under tight deadlines in a daily news environment
- Understanding of print and digital journalism practices
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to manage multiple assignments at once
Preferred Attributes
- Curious, self-driven, and proactive storyteller
- Comfortable reporting on a wide range of topics
- Strong news judgment and attention to detail
- Community-minded with a focus on local impact
- Willingness to pitch in across reporting, photo, and video needs
What We Offer
- Supportive newsroom environment with mentorship and resources
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Hands-on experience in a multi-platform media organization
- Collaborative, community-focused newsroom culture
- Flexible and varied reporting assignments
Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience and talent
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities
Schedule
- Full-time, 8-hour shifts
- Monday–Friday with occasional evenings, weekends, and on-call coverage as needed
Work Location
- In-person role based in Coeur d'Alene, ID (relocation required if not local)
Since 1892, The Coeur d'Alene Press has been a trusted source of local journalism in North Idaho, committed to accurate reporting, community connection, and strong storytelling.
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