Lee Enterprises Inc is hiring: NEWS Reporter - News - Local News - 441 in Freder

Overview Reporter (Print & Digital) - Subscriber-Focused Journalism Location: Fredericksburg, VA Employment Type: Full-time Department: Editorial About Us Lee Enterprises is a mission-driven newsroom committed to producing high-quality, trustworthy journalism that informs, engages, and serves our community. As we grow our subscriber base, we're doubling down on reporting that builds loyalty, trust, and long-term reader relationships across print and digital platforms. The Role We're looking for a sharp, curious Reporter who understands that great journalism doesn't just attract readers—it keeps them coming back. This role blends strong reporting fundamentals with an audience-first mindset, contributing stories that drive subscriber engagement and retention across print and digital publications. Key Responsibilities Report and write accurate, compelling stories for both print and digital platforms Pitch and develop story ideas with a clear focus on reader value and subscriber retention Produce timely coverage, enterprise reporting, and explanatory journalism tailored to our core audience Collaborate with editors, audience, and product teams to optimize stories for engagement, loyalty, and impact Use audience data and subscriber insights to inform story selection, framing, and follow-ups Contribute to newsletters, ongoing coverage franchises, or recurring beats that serve subscriber needs Adapt stories for multiple formats, including web, mobile, print, and social platforms Maintain high standards of ethics, accuracy, and fairness in all reporting What We're Looking For Proven reporting experience in a newsroom environment (print, digital, or both) Strong news judgment and excellent writing, reporting, and interviewing skills Demonstrated understanding of audience engagement and subscriber-focused journalism Comfort working across platforms and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment Ability to analyze audience metrics and apply insights to editorial decisions Collaborative mindset and openness to experimentation and feedback Familiarity with CMS tools, analytics platforms, and digital publishing best practices is a plus Why Join Us Work in a newsroom that values impactful, reader-centered journalism Play a key role in shaping coverage that matters to paying subscribers Competitive salary and benefits package Opportunities for professional growth and beat development A collaborative, supportive editorial culture Apply Apply at www.lee.net/jobs #J-18808-Ljbffr