Journalist

The Rapid City Post is looking for a versatile, high-energy journalist to join our newsroom. If you have a nose for news, a passion for the Black Hills community, and the ability to turn a dry press release into a compelling story, we want to talk to you.

As a General Assignment Reporter, you’ll be the heartbeat of our local coverage. One day you’ll be covering a city council meeting, and the next you might be rushing to the scene of breaking news. We pride ourselves on being first and being accurate, all while keeping the "local" in local news.

Key Responsibilities

• Be the First on Scene: Monitor local scanners and leads to provide rapid, accurate coverage of breaking news.
• Local Beat Coverage: Transform press releases and community tips into engaging feature stories that matter to Rapid City residents.
• Field Reporting: Attend press conferences and community events (mostly within a 20-mile radius).
• Multimedia Storytelling: Capture high-quality photos to accompany your stories and manage their post-production online.
• Social Media Engagement: Distill complex stories into punchy, shareable updates for our social platforms to drive digital traffic.

What You Bring to the Table

• Sharp Writing: The ability to write clean, concise copy under tight deadlines.
• Forward-Thinking Mindset: We value an early adopter of new technology. You should be eager to integrate modern digital tools and emerging software to streamline your workflow, automate routine tasks, and enhance your storytelling capabilities.
• Visual Eye: Experience with digital photography and basic photo editing software.
• Digital Savvy: A deep understanding of how to use social media as a journalistic tool, not just a megaphone.
• Reliability: This is an in-office position. You must have a valid driver’s license and dependable transportation for infrequent travel to local events.
• Open to AI tools: ready to learn how to use AI in journalism to deliver news faster and more accurately.
• Photography: Can take basic photography for stories.

Bonus Points For:

• Design Skills: Experience with Adobe InDesign for page layout and print production.
• Local Knowledge: A pre-existing familiarity with the Rapid City area and West River culture.

Why Join the Post?

We offer a collaborative environment where your voice is heard and your byline matters. You will have a tremendous impact on the organization and will be able to make an impact on the company. This is a chance to be a key player in a newsroom that values tradition but isn't afraid to embrace the future of the industry.

Note: This position requires a flexible mindset. While most work happens in the office, the news doesn't always keep a 9-to-5 schedule.

Pay: $30,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person