General Assignment Reporter

Date Posted	January 26, 2026
Industry	Newspapers
Specialty	Not Specified
Required Education	Bachelor's Degree
Job Status	Full-time
Salary	Up to $50,000 DOE

Description:

The Idaho Mountain Express, the state’s largest non-daily newspaper, is seeking a general assignment news reporter. This is a great community-journalism job in the resort community of Sun Valley, Idaho, one of the most beautiful places in the nation. If you're a strong self-starter, serious about good journalism, and like the idea of living in a great area where people can hike, bike, or ski on a morning off and can experience a world-class performance in the evening, then you may be a good match for this job.

The Express—recognized by the National Newspaper Association as one of the top large, non-daily newspapers in the country—has a strong tradition of providing award-winning news, sports and arts coverage. The twice-weekly newspaper has been honored numerous times by the Idaho Press Club as the best non-daily in the state.

Successful candidates should have a college degree and at least one year of reporting experience, preferably in city or county government coverage. However, new college grads with solid backgrounds looking for an entry-level position may also apply. Experience in photography and using digital media platforms is helpful. The 40-hour-a-week role demands a variety of journalism skills, from reporting on government affairs and crime to researching and composing features on people, arts and events. Candidates must have strong news instincts, the inclination to dig for information, an ability to write clean, accurate copy, and a solid understanding of AP style. The position also requires strong organizational skills and efficiency while working on tight deadlines. Hybrid office/remote, but must attend company meetings and cover public meetings in person.

The job comes with daily challenges that offer the right candidate an opportunity to excel under pressure. Benefits include employer-paid health. dental and vision insurance, paid sick leave, 3% retirement match, 14 days paid vacation within the first year of employment, seven paid holidays and access to company ski pass.

The Idaho Mountain Express is situated in Ketchum, one mile from the world-class Sun Valley Resort, in the heart of Idaho's Rocky Mountains. The area has a thriving cultural scene and superlative outdoor recreation opportunities—including downhill and Nordic skiing in the winter, and excellent hiking and mountain biking in the summer—spanning vast expanses of easily accessible Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management areas. This is a rare opportunity to join a well-established publishing company situated in one of the country's most pristine recreation paradises.

Obtaining local housing is challenging, but the newspaper can arrange rental housing for the successful candidate.

Send a resume, three work samples and references to publisher@mtexpress.com, gbarnard@mtexpress.com and jobs@mtexpress.com. No phone calls, please.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Up to $50,000 per year, DOE

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Relocation assistance
Vision insurance
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Weekend availability:

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)
License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: Local office and remote