Multimedia General Assignment Reporter

Colonial Group; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee Enterprises’ La Crosse Tribune is seeking a General Assignment Reporter for the La Crosse, WI area. The role focuses on digitally savvy coverage of general assignment news, with collaboration among western Wisconsin and eastern Minnesota journalists.

You will investigate, analyze, and report on how local decisions impact the community, including photos and video for publication, with additional multimedia experiences a plus. Night, weekend and holiday shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field is expected, but relevant experience will be considered.
• Comfortable taking photos and video for publication; multimedia experience is a plus.
• Position includes night, weekend and holiday work.

Responsibilities

• Cover general assignment news as part of a team based in western Wisconsin and eastern Minnesota.
• Hold area organizations accountable for their actions and report on how decisions affect the community.
• Produce a range of content from investigations to analytical pieces, features, and daily coverage.

Skills

Digital storytelling

Photo/video for publication

Investigations & analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Job description

Lee Enterprises’ La Crosse Tribune is seeking a General Assignment Reporter for the La Crosse, WI area. The role focuses on digitally savvy coverage of general assignment news, with collaboration among western Wisconsin and eastern Minnesota journalists.

You will investigate, analyze, and report on how local decisions impact the community, including photos and video for publication, with additional multimedia experiences a plus. Night, weekend and holiday shifts are required.