General Reporter at the Coeur d'Alene Press

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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