News Reporter

Date Posted	August 14, 2026
Industry	Newspapers
Specialty	Not Specified
Required Education	Bachelor's Degree
Job Status	Full-time
Salary	Not Specified

Description:

News Reporter

The Warrensburg Star-Journal is seeking a qualified, driven candidate to join our newsroom as a full-time News Reporter.

We are an award-winning, twice-weekly newspaper with an 1,100-circulation and a proud 160-year history of providing quality journalism to Warrensburg and Johnson County.

What You Will Do

• Cover local news: Lead coverage on several critical hard news beats.
• Tell community stories: Write engaging features and cover vital community events.
• Capture multimedia: Take photos and produce digital content to accompany your stories.
• Support special sections: Write and curate content for focused, themed publications.
• Boost social media: Assist with expanding our online presence and digital audience engagement.

What We Look For

• Education & Experience: A degree in journalism, communication, or a related field, and/or equivalent experience at a news publication.
• Digital Skills: A strong multimedia background; experience with Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft Office is a plus.
• Deadline-Driven: Ability to thrive under pressure and consistently hit strict nightly deadlines.
• Flexibility: A adaptable schedule to cover evening meetings or breaking community events.
• Collaborative Spirit: A professional demeanor to build trust with local sources and work seamlessly with our newsroom team.
• Dual-Platform Mindset: Ability to produce high-quality content optimized for both print and digital platforms.

Why Join Us?

• Great Location: Warrensburg is a vibrant community of 20,000, best known as the home of the University of Central Missouri and the legendary "Old Drum." We are located just 10 miles from Whiteman Air Force Base and less than an hour from Kansas City.
• Strong Backing: We are proudly owned by Carpenter Media Group, an equal opportunity employer.
• Perks: We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive, comfortable working environment.

How to Apply

Please send your resume and work samples directly to Joe Andrews, Editor, at joe.andrews@warrensburgstarjournal.com.