Assistant Managing Editor Staff Reporter

Hagadone Media Group; Bonners Ferry (ID); On-site; USD 31,684 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Hagadone Communications in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, is seeking an energetic Assistant Managing Editor and Staff Reporter to lead the newsroom. You’ll break news, cover local government, write enterprise pieces, and mentor contributors while coordinating with the regional editorial team.

The role includes editing, planning coverage, and producing award-winning local journalism for print, digital, and social platforms. Three to seven years’ journalism experience and a Bachelor’s degree are preferred.

Qualifications

• Three to seven years of professional journalism experience preferred.
• Experience covering local government or community news.
• Editing experience is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Communications, English, or a related field preferred, or equivalent newsroom experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead reporter for the Bonners Ferry Herald.
• Cover local government, schools, business, courts, public safety, and community events.
• Write compelling news, feature, enterprise, and investigative stories.
• Help plan the weekly newspaper and daily digital news coverage.
• Edit stories and assist with the production of the newspaper.
• Coordinate freelance writers, photographers, and community contributors.
• Build relationships throughout Boundary County and become a trusted voice in the community.
• Publish content across print, digital, social media, newsletters, and emerging platforms.

Skills

Writing

Interviewing

News judgment

Deadline management

Community engagement

Education

Journalism degree

Equivalent newsroom experience

Communications degree

Job description

Join our team!

Tell the stories that matter. Lead a newsroom that matters.

The Bonners Ferry Herald, one of Idaho's oldest and most respected community newspapers, is seeking an energetic, curious, and community-minded journalist to serve as our Assistant Managing Editor and Staff Reporter.

This is much more than a reporting job.

You’ll spend your days breaking news, covering local government, writing enterprise stories, attending community events, and telling the stories that shape the future of Boundary County.

You’ll also help lead the newsroom by editing content, planning coverage, mentoring contributors, and working alongside the Managing Editor of the Bonner County Daily Bee to produce award winning local journalism.

If you’re passionate about community journalism and want the opportunity to grow into newsroom leadership, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the lead reporter for the Bonners Ferry Herald.
• Cover local government, schools, business, courts, public safety, and community events.
• Write compelling news, feature, enterprise, and investigative stories.
• Help plan the weekly newspaper and daily digital news coverage.
• Edit stories and assist with the production of the newspaper.
• Coordinate freelance writers, photographers, and community contributors.
• Build relationships throughout Boundary County and become a trusted voice in the community.
• Publish content across print, digital, social media, newsletters, and emerging platforms.

We’re Looking For Someone Who

• Loves breaking news and telling meaningful local stories.
• Is an exceptional writer and interviewer.
• Has strong news judgment and attention to detail.
• Can balance multiple deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom.
• Enjoys connecting with people and becoming involved in the community.
• Is comfortable working independently while collaborating with a regional editorial team.
• Wants to help preserve and strengthen local journalism.

Qualifications

• Three to seven years of professional journalism experience preferred.
• Experience covering local government or community news.
• Editing experience is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Communications, English, or a related field preferred, or equivalent newsroom experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• $23.00 to $26.00 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.
• Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and retirement benefits.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Career advancement within Hagadone Communications.

About the Bonners Ferry Herald

Founded in 1891, the Bonners Ferry Herald has served Boundary County for more than 130 years and remains the area's trusted source for local news. As part of Hagadone Communications, we believe strong local journalism builds stronger communities. We are committed to producing accurate, independent reporting while embracing new technologies and innovative storytelling that will shape the future of community media.

Hagadone Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its newsroom and workplace.