General Assignment Reporter
The Edwardsville Intelligencer
Edwardsville, Illinois
See other jobs from this company| Date Posted | October 30, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Industry | Newspapers |
| Specialty | Local News |
| Job Status | Full-time |
| Salary | $15.75-$17/hour |
Description:
General Assignment Reporter (Education Focus) — Edwardsville Intelligencer
Location: Edwardsville, IL
Pay: $15.75–$17/hour, depending on experience
Schedule: Monday–Friday (occasional evenings or weekends as needed)
Contact: Editor Jason Koch – Jason.Koch@hearst.com
The Edwardsville Intelligencer is seeking a motivated, community-minded journalist to join our newsroom as a general assignment reporter with an emphasis on education and local schools coverage.
This position offers the best of both worlds — a primary focus on the people, policies, and stories shaping education in the Edwardsville area, while also contributing to daily coverage of local news, events, and features that matter to readers across the community.
What You’ll Do
Report on local schools, including Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7, private schools, and higher education.
Cover school board meetings, community events, and breaking news as needed.
Write feature and enterprise stories that show how education connects to broader community issues such as growth, infrastructure, and equity.
Develop sources among educators, students, parents, and local leaders.
Collaborate with editors and other reporters to cover the full range of community topics — from city hall and development to human-interest stories.
Produce timely, accurate, and engaging stories for both print and digital audiences.
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Strong reporting and writing skills with attention to accuracy and detail.
Ability to balance quick-turn daily stories with deeper enterprise pieces.
Knowledge of AP Style and digital-first reporting.
Photo and multimedia skills a plus.
Willingness to relocate to or live near the Edwardsville/Glen Carbon area.
About the Edwardsville Intelligencer
Founded in 1862 and part of Hearst Newspapers since 1979, the Edwardsville Intelligencer serves the growing communities of Edwardsville and Glen Carbon, Illinois. Our newsroom is dedicated to covering the stories that shape community life — from city government and economic development to education and local events.
Hearst is a leading global, diversified media, information, and services company with more than 360 businesses worldwide. Hearst employees share values of innovation, storytelling, creativity, and public service.
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