City Hall and Education Reporter
The Napa Valley Register is seeking a reporter to cover municipal issues and education within the city of Napa, producing a combination of daily news stories, smart and compelling news features as well as in-depth, numbers based enterprise journalism.
Our mantra is that we don’t just cover the “what,” we cover the “so what.” The main sources for this beat will come out of Napa City Hall and the Napa Valley Unified School District, but we want pieces that explore the impact of decisions, not simply the decisions themselves.
We’re looking for a reporter who can spot the trends, illuminate the issues and unpack complex issues. The beat offers variety – features, political coverage, budgets and breaking news, you’ll have an opportunity to stretch your talents. The best candidates will be proven producers, with previous newsroom experience covering a related beat, though candidates with strong clips from other beats will be considered.
Our ideal candidate has at least three years of daily journalism experience and is comfortable with still photography and video. Huge bonus if you can speak and interview in Spanish. This is a Monday to Friday shift, though occasionally night and weekend work may be required. The Register offers full health benefits, paid vacation, and retirement savings. The pay for this position is $24/hr, and is eligible for overtime.
Napa County is a fun and vibrant place to live and work with many of the charms of a smaller community while still being a bit more than an hour away from the East Bay and 90 minutes from San Francisco.
Applications must include a cover letter, resume and three to five examples of your finest work. Send to: Executive Editor Dan Evans - devans@napanews.com. Please include “Napa reporter position” in the subject field.
Why Join Us?
Lee Enterprises offers competitive wages in a dynamic, interesting work environment with career growth opportunities. We offer an extensive benefit program that can be personalized to your needs. Our benefit program includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance. In addition, we offer a 401K retirement plan with company match. We also offer generous paid time off to allow the flexibility to balance personal life and work. This includes paid parental leave for new parents.
Lee Enterprises is the nation’s fourth-largest provider of high-quality local news, with 77 daily newspapers in 26 states that have print, digital and e-replica versions. Lee's newspapers have a combined circulation of more than 1.2 million daily. Our digital sites attract more than 44 million unique visits monthly. We also have a rapidly growing roster of digital products for consumers, and are committed to aggressive digital growth.
Lee Enterprises is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We respect and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. For more information about Lee, check us out at www.lee.net.
We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply.