Breaking News/General Assignment Reporter-Missoula, MT

Date Posted	April 21, 2026
Industry	Newspapers
Specialty	Not Specified
Job Status	Not Specified
Salary	Not Specified

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Breaking News/General Assignment Reporter-Missoula, MT

Do you have a strong news sense? Do you like the rush of covering breaking news? Are you curious about everything, and not afraid to chase a story and ask tough questions? If so, the Missoulian is looking for a breaking news/general assignment reporter who’s eager, sharp and ready to jump in.

What does the job entail?

This role is ideal for a journalist who thrives on fast-moving news but also loves digging into the everyday stories that define a community. When news breaks, you’ll be the first person on scene, ready to provide readers with need-to-know details and follow through afterward with any developments. You’ll also tackle a mix of general assignments and enterprise reporting for Missoula and the surrounding region, including the Bitterroot Valley, where our sister paper is based.

No two days will look exactly the same. You might be chasing breaking news, filing quick and clean updates, or turning a developing situation into a well-reported story that provides readers with depth, context and impact. Coverage will span a wide range of topics, including public safety, courts, education, business, arts, and health care. While the Missoulian has dedicated beat reporters, there’s always more news than can fit neatly into beats. Assignments are driven by where the biggest coverage needs are on a given day or week. You’ll work closely with editors, photographers, and fellow reporters, balancing speed with accuracy and always keeping strong journalism at the center of the work.

We are a digital-forward newsroom. While prior experience with SEO, web headline writing, analytics, or video is not required, a curiosity and willingness to learn are essential. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, eager to take initiative, and collaborative by nature — someone who contributes positively to a team-oriented newsroom that relies on trust, communication, and shared responsibility to cover the news well.

Why Missoula?

Missoula offers a rare mix of natural beauty, creative energy, and small-city buzz that’s hard to beat. Mountains and trailheads surround the area and a river quite literally runs through the downtown corridor. Missoula is a place where you can cover a news event in the afternoon and be hiking, skiing, floating the Clark Fork, or trail running before dinner.

Beyond the scenery, you'll get to help cover Missoula's thriving dining and arts scene that consistently punches above its weight. From independent coffee shops and local breweries to chef-driven restaurants, live music, theater, film, and a strong literary community, there’s always something happening. The city is home to a major university, an engaged public, and a strong sense of place and community.

Why Lee?

Lee Enterprises offers competitive wages in a dynamic, interesting work environment with career growth opportunities.  We offer an extensive benefit program that can be personalized to your needs which includes medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, company provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance. In addition, we offer a 401K retirement plan with company match.  We also offer generous paid time off to allow flexibility to balance personal life and work.  This includes paid parental leave for new parents.

Lee Enterprises is a major subscription and advertising platform and a leading provider of local news and information, with daily newspapers, rapidly growing digital products and nearly 350 weekly and specialty publications serving 75 markets in 26 states. Year to date, Lee's newspapers have an average daily circulation of 1 million, and our legacy websites, including acquisitions, reach more than 34 million digital unique visitors.

Lee Enterprises is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we participate in E-Verify. We are committed to attracting and retaining a workforce whose diversity reflects the communities we serve. Lee embraces change, and we recognize that we must create and maintain a culture of fervent inclusion. For more information about Lee, check us out at www.lee.net.

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply at https://lee.net.careers. Be sure to include a resume and links to a portfolio or website and references.

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