Job Description

Are you a recent journalism graduate looking to launch your career in a newsroom where your work truly matters? The St. Joseph News-Press and News-PressNOW are seeking motivated early-career journalists who are ready to build real, hands-on experience in a mid-size Midwest community with a long tradition of trusted, high-quality reporting.

Located just 40 miles north of Kansas City, News-PressNOW and the St. Joseph News-Press serve as the region’s leading sources of local news—across print, digital, and multimedia platforms. Our reporters contribute to the award-winning St. Joseph News-Press, the area’s largest and most established newspaper, as well as newspressnow.com, the most widely used news website in northwest Missouri.

At the St. Joseph News-Press, we’ve spent more than 170 years delivering credible, community-centered journalism. We remain deeply committed to accuracy, fairness, and meaningful storytelling — and we are looking for the next generation of journalists who share those values.

Our newsroom provides full training on all the tools of today’s multimedia environment, from leading-edge software to modern field equipment, helping every reporter grow into a well-rounded Multi-Media Journalist. As you gain experience, you’ll build skills across print, digital, video, and audience engagement — working in a collaborative newsroom that values integrity and community trust.

Upcoming openings include versatile reporters who can handle general assignments, daily news, and enterprise features with a multimedia mindset. Successful candidates will demonstrate curiosity, strong news judgment, and a desire to deliver journalism that reflects and serves the people of St. Joseph and the Midland Empire.

Responsibilities Include:

• Demonstrated commitment to journalism and multimedia news reporting
• Strong understanding of journalism ethics, press law, and the competitive nature of daily reporting
• Ability to report, write, and produce stories on deadline across platforms

Requirements Include:

• BS/BA in Journalism, Digital Media, Interactive/Converged Media, or a related field
• Proficiency with general productivity tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong news judgment and understanding of potential legal liabilities
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues, sources, and community members
• Residency within the St. Joseph DMA (a long-term interest in living and working in the Midwest is highly preferred)
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and insured vehicle
• Successful completion of drug screening and background check

What We Offer:

• Competitive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k) with match, and PTO
• Strong starting salary with annual performance-based increases
• Ongoing professional development and newsroom mentorship
• A multi-generation, family-owned media organization with deep roots in the community
• Clear opportunities for growth and advancement within the organization
• A collaborative, supportive work environment with a team of journalists who take pride in their craft

Location:

The position is based in St. Joseph, Missouri, a historic and vibrant community with quick access to Kansas City. This is a primarily in-office role with a five-day work schedule determined upon hire.

If you're ready to begin your career in a newsroom that values high-quality journalism and community service, News-PressNOW and the St. Joseph News-Press may be the perfect place to start your journey.

St. Joseph News-Press is an EOE