Government Reporter-Rapid City, SD
 Lee Enterprises Inc | |
 United States, South Dakota, Rapid City | |
 May 29, 2025 | |
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Government Reporter-Rapid City, SD The Rapid City Journal, South Dakota's largest newspaper, is looking for a curious, dogged multimedia reporter to join our collaborative team in a competitive media market. The reporter's primary beat will be government, with a focus on city and county government while also working on stories about the local impact of action by local legislators and our congressional delegation. The position is part of an upbeat, collaborative newsroom and offers the opportunity to produce content for print and online on a wide variety of topics at a paper that values enterprise and watchdog reporting as well as narrative storytelling. The role includes producing photos and short videos for some stories. Local government bodies tackle a variety of issues, including affordable housing, public safety, energy, conservation, business development and zoning laws that impact how the community grows and evolves to accommodate the steady population influx to the Black Hills. At the state level, the Legislature is made up mostly of members of a bifurcated Republican Party that is ripe for storytelling. Nationally, we punch above our weight for a state of 1 million people - Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem hold positions of immense power in the federal government. People here want to know what they are doing. The Journal newsroom is made up of great journalists who work hard and enjoy working together to tell the stories of the people, places and events happening in the Black Hills. A bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field is preferred. New graduates are welcome to apply. Why Rapid City? Rapid City is a scenic destination and hidden gem in the heart of America with a population just shy of 80,000. Western South Dakota includes the Black Hills National Forest, Crazy Horse Memorial, Mount Rushmore, Badlands National Park, Ellsworth Air Force Base, the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, countless lakes, streams and outdoor recreation opportunities and the largest ski resort this side of the Rockies. Rapid City is a bustling and growing city that serves as a regional hub for tourism and commerce. The Black Hills also holds claim to historic Deadwood, a relic of the Wild West and home to some of the best gaming resorts in the region. The nearby wide-open spaces reflect that same Western flair as well. We have mild winters, gorgeous summers and great people. Why Join Us? 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. 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 75 markets in 26 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 Rapid City. Include a cover letter, resume and several work samples. | |