Cache Valley Reporter

The Salt Lake Tribune; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Employer-paid life insurance

Cellphone stipend

Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Job summary

A regional news organization is seeking a journalist to cover Cache Valley, Utah. This role involves accountability reporting and multimedia storytelling across various platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong reporting background, excellent writing skills, and a commitment to fairness and diversity. This is a full-time, entry-level position with competitive benefits in a thriving community.

Responsibilities

• Cover a range of topics including local government, agriculture, and business.
• Engage in multimedia journalism for various platforms.
• Report on dynamic changes in Cache Valley.

Skills

Experience developing a beat

Strong accountability reporting track record

Excellent writing and editing skills

Ability to work under deadline pressure

Commitment to fairness and diversity

Professional social media presence

Job description

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