Breaking News Reporter-Lincoln, NE

Breaking News Reporter-Lincoln, NE

The Lincoln Journal Star, the capital city’s daily newspaper, is looking for a full-time public safety/breaking news reporter who is eager to be first with the news as well as deliver important watchdog journalism to our readers. 

This reporter is often at the center of the day’s biggest breaking news story, so competitiveness, urgency and initiative are important. But we also want a journalist who can investigate trends, find enterprise angles and pursue follow-ups on a beat that often centers on public safety. We want a candidate who can ask tough questions, investigate trends and find fresh angles to pursue. 

We have a strong culture of teamwork in our newsroom, which makes it a great environment for a new reporter to develop their skills and grow as a reporter and writer. We work hard and have fun.

You’ll be working weekdays in a newsroom of experienced reporters and editors, who are interested in helping you grow as a reporter and writer.

A bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field is required. We will consider strong recent graduates with reporting experience. Being social media savvy is required and video experience is a plus.

Apply at https://lee.net/careers/. Include a cover letter, resume and several work samples.

Lincoln boasts a low cost of living and is home to the university system’s flagship campus, making it a desirable place to live. Our office sits on one of the state’s best interconnected bike trails and the city is full of craft breweries, coffee shops and small, independent restaurants. 

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 flexibility to balance personal life and work.  This includes paid parental leave for new parents.  

Lee Enterprises is a major subscription and advertising platform and a leading provider of local news and information, with daily newspapers, rapidly growing digital products and nearly 350 weekly and specialty publications serving 72 markets in 25 states. Our core commitment is to provide valuable, intensely local news and information to the communities we serve. 

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.