| Date Posted | October 16, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Industry | Newspapers |
| Specialty | Not Specified |
| Required Education | Bachelor's Degree |
| Job Status | Full-time |
| Salary | $52,000 |
Description:
The Vineyard Gazette, an independent, award-winning weekly newspaper located on Martha’s Vineyard, has an immediate opening for a general assignment reporter. We are seeking a versatile journalist with excellent reporting, writing and editing skills who is eager to become deeply engaged in the Island community.
The general assignment reporter will cover a wide range of stories, including local government meetings, community issues, breaking news, events and the people and institutions that shape life on Martha’s Vineyard. The reporter will develop original story ideas, cultivate and maintain sources, conduct interviews, attend meetings and events, and produce accurate, compelling stories on deadline.
The position offers an opportunity to work in a newsroom with a long tradition of community journalism while helping shape the Gazette’s coverage across print and digital platforms.
Competitive benefits package including health insurance, retirement benefits and paid time off. Candidates must have a car and a valid driver’s license. Housing is available.
To apply, please send a resume and no more than three writing samples to Editor-in-Chief Bill Eville at bill@vineyardgazette.com
The Vineyard Gazette Media Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity in the workplace.


