NEWS Reporter - News - Local News - 441
Lee Enterprises, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States, 08400
Overview
Posted Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 5:00 AM
The Press of Atlantic City is seeking a fast, digitally savvy reporter to join our newsroom and lead coverage of breaking news as it unfolds. This reporter will be on the front lines of our daily report, moving quickly from assignment to assignment and delivering accurate, timely journalism that helps readers understand what’s happening right now and why it matters. The job demands urgency, sharp news judgment and comfort working in a high-tempo, digital-first environment where news rarely stands still.
You’ll handle a wide range of stories, from breaking news and live updates to quick-turn enterprise and explanatory reporting. One moment you may be chasing a developing story, the next providing clarity, context and accountability that helps readers make sense of fast-moving events. Flexibility and speed are essential.
We’re looking for a journalist who understands that great reporting and audience growth go hand in hand. Success in this role isn’t measured only by scoops, but by impact, relevance and reader engagement. You’ll be expected to think strategically about how stories are framed, updated and distributed across platforms to maximize reach, usefulness and trust.
Responsibilities
You’ll handle a wide range of stories, from breaking news and live updates to quick-turn enterprise and explanatory reporting.
Chase developing stories and provide clarity, context and accountability to help readers understand fast-moving events.
Manage live coverage, frequent updates and multiple assignments in a single shift.
Collaborate with editors, photographers and digital teams to produce timely, accurate journalism.
Think strategically about how stories are framed, updated and distributed across platforms to maximize reach and trust.
Qualifications
Thrives under deadline pressure and enjoys fast-paced, developing news.
Comfortable reporting, writing and publishing quickly in a digital-first newsroom.
Strong news judgment and the ability to pivot as stories evolve.
Ability to manage live coverage, frequent updates and multiple assignments in a single shift.
Works collaboratively with editors, photographers and digital teams.
Experience using digital tools and audience metrics is a plus. Familiarity with analytics, engagement trends or subscriber behavior is especially valuable, as is curiosity about how audience insights can inform coverage decisions in real time.
Experience working with public records, data, spreadsheets or databases to strengthen reporting is welcomed but not required.
Benefits / What We Offer The Press of Atlantic City values clear, memorable storytelling, rigorous accountability reporting and journalism that builds trust with readers. This role offers the opportunity to do impactful, high-visibility work while contributing directly to the strength and sustainability of local journalism.
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, including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company-provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance. A 401K retirement plan with company match is available. We also offer generous paid time off and 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.
How to apply To apply:
Please submit a resume, cover letter and links to three to five relevant work samples, including breaking news coverage, live blogs or multimedia storytelling, through our online application portal at www.lee.net/jobs.
Equal Employment Opportunity Lee Enterprises is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting and retaining a workforce whose diversity reflects the communities we serve. Lee embraces change, and we recognize that we must create and maintain a culture of fervent inclusion. 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.
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The Press of Atlantic City is seeking a fast, digitally savvy reporter to join our newsroom and lead coverage of breaking news as it unfolds. This reporter will be on the front lines of our daily report, moving quickly from assignment to assignment and delivering accurate, timely journalism that helps readers understand what’s happening right now and why it matters. The job demands urgency, sharp news judgment and comfort working in a high-tempo, digital-first environment where news rarely stands still.
You’ll handle a wide range of stories, from breaking news and live updates to quick-turn enterprise and explanatory reporting. One moment you may be chasing a developing story, the next providing clarity, context and accountability that helps readers make sense of fast-moving events. Flexibility and speed are essential.
We’re looking for a journalist who understands that great reporting and audience growth go hand in hand. Success in this role isn’t measured only by scoops, but by impact, relevance and reader engagement. You’ll be expected to think strategically about how stories are framed, updated and distributed across platforms to maximize reach, usefulness and trust.
Responsibilities
You’ll handle a wide range of stories, from breaking news and live updates to quick-turn enterprise and explanatory reporting.
Chase developing stories and provide clarity, context and accountability to help readers understand fast-moving events.
Manage live coverage, frequent updates and multiple assignments in a single shift.
Collaborate with editors, photographers and digital teams to produce timely, accurate journalism.
Think strategically about how stories are framed, updated and distributed across platforms to maximize reach and trust.
Qualifications
Thrives under deadline pressure and enjoys fast-paced, developing news.
Comfortable reporting, writing and publishing quickly in a digital-first newsroom.
Strong news judgment and the ability to pivot as stories evolve.
Ability to manage live coverage, frequent updates and multiple assignments in a single shift.
Works collaboratively with editors, photographers and digital teams.
Experience using digital tools and audience metrics is a plus. Familiarity with analytics, engagement trends or subscriber behavior is especially valuable, as is curiosity about how audience insights can inform coverage decisions in real time.
Experience working with public records, data, spreadsheets or databases to strengthen reporting is welcomed but not required.
Benefits / What We Offer The Press of Atlantic City values clear, memorable storytelling, rigorous accountability reporting and journalism that builds trust with readers. This role offers the opportunity to do impactful, high-visibility work while contributing directly to the strength and sustainability of local journalism.
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, including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company-provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance. A 401K retirement plan with company match is available. We also offer generous paid time off and 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.
How to apply To apply:
Please submit a resume, cover letter and links to three to five relevant work samples, including breaking news coverage, live blogs or multimedia storytelling, through our online application portal at www.lee.net/jobs.
Equal Employment Opportunity Lee Enterprises is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting and retaining a workforce whose diversity reflects the communities we serve. Lee embraces change, and we recognize that we must create and maintain a culture of fervent inclusion. 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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr