Sports Reporter-Grand Island, NE

Date Posted	April 23, 2026
Industry	Newspapers
Specialty	Not Specified
Job Status	Not Specified
Salary	Not Specified

Description:

Sports Reporter-Grand Island, NE

The Grand Island Independent in Grand Island, Nebraska, is seeking a videographer/photographer who can cover news, sports and features.  

We are a digital-first operation with priority on videos and photo galleries. We also strive to keep our print readers happy with the highest-quality photojournalism on our covers. We aim to run those photos big and bold. Attention-capturing visuals that capture the emotion of the moment are treasured.

Candidates must be able to write accurate, grammatically correct captions and video copy. A typical day includes covering news or sports events with a quick turnaround, as well as an opportunity to find your own visual stories.

You also may mentor reporters who take photos in Kearney and York, Nebraska.

Preference will be given to candidates with a degree, although internships and experience will be considered.  New graduates/journalists are welcome to apply, and The Independent provides an opportunity for journalists to learn and grow.  The ability to produce timely visuals in today’s instant digital news environment is a must.

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, including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company-provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance. In addition, we offer a 401(k)-retirement plan with a 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 over 70 markets in 25 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.

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; search for Grand Island. 

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