Local News Reporter-Omaha, NE
Lee Enterprises, Omaha, NE, United States
Posted Friday, April 10, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Local News Reporter-Omaha, NE
The Omaha World-Herald is seeking an ambitious and versatile reporter to join our newsroom in a key reporting role focused on accountability journalism.
This will be a core position, designed to match the successful candidate's strengths. Depending on experience and interest, coverage focus may include local government, public safety, courts, suburbs, business or a similar key newsroom beat.
World-Herald reporters enjoy a flexible, hybrid work environment and a collaborative newsroom culture. We are looking for an audience-focused reporter who strives to inform, enlighten and entertain readers.
The successful candidate is comfortable breaking news, building sources and developing deeper enterprise. You should be able to move quickly identifying and executing breaking news coverage while also spotting trends and producing work that holds institutions accountable.
What you’ll do:
Own and develop a beat in collaboration with editors, with flexibility based on your expertise
Break news and deliver clear, accurate stories on deadline
Produce enterprise and watchdog reporting that resonates with readers
Build strong source networks and deepen coverage over time
Contribute to digital storytelling, including live coverage, newsletters, and social platforms
What we’re looking for:
Strong reporting and writing skills, with sound news judgment
Ability to work independently while collaborating across the newsroom
Experience covering government, courts, public safety, suburbs, business or similar beats is a plus
A demonstrated ability to produce enterprise work
Comfort with a digital-first publishing environment, collaborating with others to promote stories through social and video channels
Eagerness to experiment with AI tools
Lee Enterprises offers the opportunity to do impactful journalism in a newsroom that values ambitious reporting.
Lee Enterprises offers a competitive wage and 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 proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce and participate in E-Verify.
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Local News Reporter-Omaha, NE
The Omaha World-Herald is seeking an ambitious and versatile reporter to join our newsroom in a key reporting role focused on accountability journalism.
This will be a core position, designed to match the successful candidate's strengths. Depending on experience and interest, coverage focus may include local government, public safety, courts, suburbs, business or a similar key newsroom beat.
World-Herald reporters enjoy a flexible, hybrid work environment and a collaborative newsroom culture. We are looking for an audience-focused reporter who strives to inform, enlighten and entertain readers.
The successful candidate is comfortable breaking news, building sources and developing deeper enterprise. You should be able to move quickly identifying and executing breaking news coverage while also spotting trends and producing work that holds institutions accountable.
What you’ll do:
Own and develop a beat in collaboration with editors, with flexibility based on your expertise
Break news and deliver clear, accurate stories on deadline
Produce enterprise and watchdog reporting that resonates with readers
Build strong source networks and deepen coverage over time
Contribute to digital storytelling, including live coverage, newsletters, and social platforms
What we’re looking for:
Strong reporting and writing skills, with sound news judgment
Ability to work independently while collaborating across the newsroom
Experience covering government, courts, public safety, suburbs, business or similar beats is a plus
A demonstrated ability to produce enterprise work
Comfort with a digital-first publishing environment, collaborating with others to promote stories through social and video channels
Eagerness to experiment with AI tools
Lee Enterprises offers the opportunity to do impactful journalism in a newsroom that values ambitious reporting.
Lee Enterprises offers a competitive wage and 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 proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce and participate in E-Verify.
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