Features Reporter/News Clerk

The Telegraph Herald, an employee-owned daily newspaper located in Dubuque, Iowa, seeks a talented features reporter and news clerk to join our team. Be part of a hard-working, vibrant and award-winning newsroom working to produce the best newspaper in the state -- both in print and online -- in addition to producing features for an assortment of magazines and specialty publications.

We are looking for a confident and organized journalist comfortable keeping tabs on the tri-state area’s exciting arts and cultural scene, in addition to tackling topics such as food, health, travel, religion, film and fun events, like Julien Dubuque International Film Festival and more. He or she also will contribute to hard news and live coverage. The position will provide an opportunity for a diversity of stories and trend pieces. Primary responsibilities include writing features and news stories, shooting video and using social media to gather information to inform readers.

Additionally, the position will include handling some of the newspaper’s most-read items, such as obituaries, birth announcements and graduation listings. The individual should have exceptional organization and customer service skills.

Prior professional or collegiate media experience is required. Prior experience at a daily newspaper is preferred, but we are willing to consider any talented journalist. New graduates of collegiate journalism programs are encouraged to apply.

Joining our team offers more than just the daily grind of churning out stories. Reporters have an opportunity to tackle Sunday front page centerpieces or larger issues and to craft series pieces, in addition to writing for magazines including Her, BizTimes.biz, Vacationland, Farm Life and more.

Our salaries are competitive with others in the industry, with paid vacation, sick leave and volunteer hours, as well as 401(k). Our employee-owned paper offers the possibility of raises after one year. And current employees earn shares in the company annually that vest after five years, providing another significant financial benefit. Additionally, due to our local ownership, the important decisions about our products are made by people who live and work in our community.