Are you a curious, ambitious journalist with a passion for telling stories that matter? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced newsroom? Join our team at The Telegraph in Alton, Illinois, and help strengthen local news coverage with impactful, community-focused reporting.
Why The Telegraph?
Located in suburban St. Louis on the Illinois side — with a stunning view of the Mississippi River right from our newsroom — The Telegraph is a leader in covering the Metro East suburbs. Our team is committed to journalism that informs, engages, and holds institutions accountable. We offer a supportive environment where reporters can grow, experiment, and create meaningful work.
We are seeking an energetic, versatile General Assignment Reporter to join our newsroom. The ideal candidate is eager to pursue a mix of daily reporting, enterprise work, and accountability journalism. This role will focus on local government and business coverage, while also contributing to breaking news, quick-turn stories, and longer-term investigative pieces. The person in this position should have strong news judgment, an ability to spot compelling stories, and a desire to learn and grow in a collaborative newsroom.
What will you do?
What will it take to be successful?
At Hearst Newspapers, we support employees through personal and professional development and believe in promoting physical, financial, and emotional well-being — for you and your family. Our industry-leading benefits include:
Founded in 1836, The Telegraph has long served the Metro East region as a trusted, award-winning source of local journalism. With deep roots in the community, we cover the people, policies, and issues shaping life in and around Alton, Madison County, and the broader Metro East area.
Hearst Newspapers has 2,500 employees nationwide and includes 28 daily and 50 weekly publications, including the San Francisco Chronicle, Houston Chronicle, San Antonio Express-News, and Albany Times Union. We continue to invest in innovative ways to tell stories — growing newsrooms, evolving platforms, and expanding the tools journalists use to serve millions of readers.
In accordance with applicable law, Hearst is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role if hired in the state of Illinois. The reasonable estimate, if hired in Illinois is $35,360. Please note this information is specific to those hired in Illinois. If this role is open to candidates outside of Illinois, the salary range would be aligned to that specific location. A final decision on the successful candidate’s starting salary will be based on a number of permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills and experience, training, certifications, and education.
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