Local News Reporter-Omaha, NE
Jobcase, Inc., Omaha, NE, United States
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
Benefits
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, including paid parental leave for new parents.
EEO Statement
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. We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce and participate in E-Verify. 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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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
Benefits
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, including paid parental leave for new parents.
EEO Statement
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. We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce and participate in E-Verify. 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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