| Date Posted | November 12, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Industry | Newspapers |
| Specialty | Not Specified |
| Required Education | Bachelor's Degree |
| Job Status | Full-time |
| Salary | $40,000 to $45,000 |
Description:
Family-owned newspaper in spectacular Southwest Colorado seeks ambitious, enterprising journalist.
The Durango Herald, an award-winning newspaper in Southwest Colorado, is seeking an ambitious, hardworking and digitally minded reporter to cover breaking news and two local municipalities.
We're looking for a journalist who thrives on breaking news, asks tough questions, holds public officials accountable and knows how to turn complex issues into compelling stories that matter to readers. The successful candidate will be equally comfortable chasing a developing story, digging into public records, covering a contentious government meeting or finding an engaging human-interest feature.
Experienced and enterprising reporters are preferred, but curiosity, initiative, sound news judgment and a strong work ethic are essential.
The ideal candidate
· Is accurate and ethical. Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to accuracy, fact-checking, fairness and established journalistic ethics.
· Knows how to tell a story. Understands fundamental newswriting and storytelling structures, writes clearly and concisely, and can transform thorough reporting into compelling narratives and engaging features.
· Is fast and adaptable. Can respond quickly to breaking news, work under deadline pressure and deliver timely, accurate information to readers, listeners and viewers across multiple platforms.
· Is curious and enterprising. Generates original story ideas, asks insightful questions, cultivates sources and looks beyond the obvious to uncover stories that matter.
· Holds power accountable. Understands the importance of watchdog journalism, knows how to scrutinize public officials and government decisions, and is comfortable using public records laws to uncover information.
· Embraces innovation. Is eager to experiment with emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, and creative storytelling techniques while maintaining rigorous journalistic standards.
· Is a multimedia journalist. Has photography and video skills and understands how visual storytelling can strengthen reporting and engage digital audiences.
· Prioritizes reporting over writing. Recognizes that great journalism begins with great reporting and strives to spend more time gathering information, conducting interviews, developing sources, collecting data and documenting events than sitting behind a desk writing stories.
About our newsroom
Reporters at The Durango Herald are focused on producing impactful journalism, serving our community and growing our digital audience. We publish news continuously online and produce three print editions per week.
Our newsroom includes a full-time photographer and videographer, but reporters are frequently expected to provide photographs and other multimedia elements to accompany their stories.
The Durango Herald has repeatedly been recognized as Colorado's best small daily newspaper. Our newsroom has a proud tradition of community journalism and a deep commitment to informing residents, holding institutions accountable and telling the stories of Southwest Colorado.
About Durango
Durango is one of the country's premier outdoor recreation destinations, where the mountains meet the desert and adventure is available year-round.
Surrounded by spectacular scenery, the community offers easy access to national forests, ski areas, mountain biking and hiking trails, and two major rivers. Durango is also home to a four-year college, craft breweries, a vibrant arts and music scene, excellent restaurants and lively nightlife.
It's a place where you can pursue meaningful journalism while enjoying an exceptional quality of life.
About the company
The Durango Herald is part of Ballantine Communications Inc., a family-owned media company with deep roots in Southwest Colorado.
BCI owns and operates several businesses, including The Durango Herald, The Journal newspaper in Cortez, Tri-City Record newspaper in Northwest New Mexico, a telephone directory and an advertising agency.
Please submit resume and 3 examples or your work to shane@durangoherald.com
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