Cache Valley Reporter Job at The Salt Lake Tribune in Salt Lake City

Overview

The Salt Lake Tribune, in partnership with Utah Public Radio, is looking for a journalist to cover one of Utah’s most dynamic regions: Cache Valley — home to 140,000 residents, Utah State University, booming businesses, and unparalleled outdoor access.

This is a unique opportunity to tell stories at the intersection of growth, culture, and community. From accountability reporting in local government to features on agriculture, aerospace, business, arts, environment, education, and healthcare — you’ll cover it all.

Your work will appear online at sltrib.com, in print, on Utah Public Radio, and potentially on NPR. You’ll gain experience in multimedia journalism, from breaking news and enterprise reporting to crafting engaging audio stories.

Location: Logan, Utah (based at UPR headquarters on the USU campus)

Employer: The Salt Lake Tribune (with full Tribune benefits)

What We’re Looking For

• Experience developing a beat and cultivating sources
• Strong track record of accountability reporting & breaking news
• Excellent writing, grammar, and AP style editing skills
• Ability to work under deadline pressure while balancing daily, enterprise, and investigative work
• Commitment to fairness, accuracy, and diversity in storytelling
• Professional social media presence

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off, sick leave & parental leave
• Employer-paid life, short- & long-term disability insurance
• Cellphone stipend & mileage reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

How to Apply

Apply here: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3560851/The-Salt-Lake-Tribune-Inc/Cache-Valley-Reporter?source=LinkedIn+SL+Trib+Account

This is more than a reporting job — it’s a chance to shape coverage in one of Utah’s fastest-growing regions and have your work reach both local readers and a national audience.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

• Newspaper Publishing