The Grand Island Independent is looking for an energetic, motivated reporter. This reporter will do feature stories on local people and places, hard news stories involving local government, and in-depth articles. Position also will involve data journalism work. This reporter must be a good interviewer, a skilled writer and a self-starter able to generate story ideas. Social media skills and an interest in digital work also are required.
The Grand Island Independent is an award-winning newspaper with a collegial news staff with a mix of veteran journalists and those in their first few years in the business.
Requirements include a bachelor's degree in journalism or a related area, preferably with newspaper work during or after college. Please send a resume and clips to Managing Editor Jim Faddis at jim.faddis@theindependent.com or to Jim Faddis, Grand Island Independent, 422 W. First St., Grand Island, NE 68801.