General Assignment Reporter

The Albany Herald is seeking a dedicated journalist to join our award-winning newsroom in Southwest Georgia as a general assignment reporter.

The general assignment reporter will cover community news in Albany, Dougherty County and surrounding communities. In addition to news coverage, the general assignment reporter is responsible for assisting in the pagination of our print editions, so experience with InDesign is a must.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for local journalism that serves the community with accurate and timely reporting. The reporter will need to work collaboratively with news and advertising staff while also owning their beat and filing accurate copy quickly.

Experience utilizing a CMS, shooting photos and recording video is preferred. This position reports to the Albany Herald’s editor.

This is not a remote or hybrid position. Our office is based in Albany, Georgia. Reporters are required to have a valid Georgia driver’s license, reliable transportation and vehicle insurance.

The salary range for this position is $30,000 to $35,000. Benefits include dental, life and supplemental health insurance, paid holidays and PTO.

The Herald, founded in 1891, is part of the Georgia Trust for Local News, a nonprofit that operates 18 newspapers across Middle and South Georgia.

Interested candidates should send a resume along with writing and design clips to caleb@ntln.org.