The Boulder Monitor is a company based out of Boulder, MT, United States.



The Monitor

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**The Monitor, a growing news organization in Jefferson County and East Helena, Montana, is looking for a thoughtful and ambitious reporter. **

This is a full-time position, and an opportunity to produce innovative, high-impact local journalism that builds engagement and drives change in complex and rapidly changing rural communities.

The Monitor has served Jefferson County for over a century, and has gained recognition and deep trust for our independent and authoritative local coverage. In 2025, we expanded with new online and print products for East Helena, a small city facing the prospect of explosive growth over the coming years.

We're focused on the institutions that ground civic life: Schools, businesses, and public safety. But we’re also interested in big questions that will shape life in our communities for generations to come: How, for one, will infrastructure and services keep pace with population growth? How do land and water use map against the demands of economic growth? How can growth be stewarded in ways that respect history and culture? These are rich stories that matter to our audience.

The Monitor has made several strategic shifts to better serve our audience and community while ensuring financial sustainability:

- A gradual shift to a digital-first publication strategy.

- Market expansion: The Monitor's paid circulation is up 50% over the last five years.

- Fiscal sponsorship and successful donation campaigns.

This is who we’re looking for:

- An entrepreneurial journalist who is passionate about local news.

- Someone who lives (or wants to) in Jefferson County, East Helena or nearby. This job is all about being there.

- Understanding of and enthusiasm for a solutions-based approach to reporting (and/or an eagerness to learn).

- An entrepreneurial and collaborative mindset. We’re looking for someone who’s comfortable and confident charting their own course, a true partner who is excited to be a key part of this growing enterprise.

What we offer:

- Salary of $20-23/hour, with some flexibility in hours.

- A commitment to quality journalism: The Monitor has won the general excellence award among small papers in Montana for the last five years.

- An opportunity to experiment, take risks, and pursue big ideas.

- Flexibility and encouragement to combine weekly news reporting with longer-term enterprise projects.

The reporter will cover some community events at night, and a few on weekends. We'll also expect this person to spend time in the community developing relationships and story ideas. This is a great entry-level opportunity to gain real-world journalism experience in a dynamic context. For more experienced journalists, it's a chance to do meaningful reporting that reflects and strengthens the fabric of rural communities.

Diversity of perspective, identity, and experience is important to us. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to seek employment, and we make all employment decisions without regard to race, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other factors protected by federal, state or local law.

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**Company Description **

The Monitor is one of America's few independent community newspapers that's growing, rather than shrinking or shuttering. This reflects  the high quality of our work and the considerable appreciation of our readers. We've been reporting on Jefferson County, south of Helena, for more than a century, and we recently added greater East Helena to our coverage areas, plus new editorial staff and an expanded web presence. It's a great time to join.

**Role Description **

This is a full-time lead reporter position, likely based in Helena, MT. At least to start, you'll cover greater East Helena and northern Jefferson County -- attending council and board meetings and local events, reporting on emerging trends, breaking news, and significant developments, conducting interviews, researching, fact-checking, and of course, writing your articles with editorial guidance. Commitment to ethical journalism and accuracy is essential, as is the ability to communicate clearly, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality stories.

**Qualifications **

- Strong reporting, interviewing, and news skills

- Excellent writing and editing ability

- Knowledge of journalistic ethics and integrity

- Ability to work independently and under tight deadlines

- Ability to work collaboratively and with a team

- Competence in digital tools and multimedia storytelling

- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field

- Experience in local news reporting is a plus

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