The Grand Island Independent is seeking a creative, energetic reporter to cover local government in Grand Island. This reporter would be covering Hall County government and Grand Island city government. Grand Island is a growing community of 50,000 and this beat leads to many front page stories
The job is fulltime with hours mostly during the day, but with some weekend and night work. A degree in journalism is preferred, but candidates with practical experience and strong writing skills will be considered.
Grand Island is a retail hub for Central Nebraska. The region has a population of close to 100,000. The area includes the Platte River Valley and the beautiful Sandhills. Each spring, the sandhill crane migration comes through the area.
The Grand Island Independent is part of BH Media (Berkshire Hathaway) and offers a competitive hourly wage and comprehensive benefit package. The Independent is an award-winning newspaper, with a strong website and social media presence, that took top honors in the Nebraska Press Association contest in 2015.
Please send a resume and clips to Jim Faddis, Managing Editor, The Grand Island Independent, P.O. Box 1208, Grand Island, NE 68802 or e-mail them to jim.faddis@theindependent.com