Managing Editor, Omaha World-Herald

Posted Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 5:00 AM
The Omaha World-Herald is seeking an ambitious, rigorous, and entrepreneurial leader to shape the newsroom’s next phase of growth as its

Managing Editor . This person will directly oversee day‑to‑day news coverage and play a key role in charting newsroom strategy.
The ideal candidate combines uncompromising journalistic integrity with an insatiable appetite for innovation in a thriving, tradition‑rich news environment.
What you’ll do:

Guide a team of news reporters covering Omaha and the state of Nebraska
Help shape The World‑Herald’s multiplatform product lineup, including newsletters, podcasts, visual journalism, and whatever comes next
Embrace a “lead from the field” model in which you’re finding ways to contribute to coverage as a reporter, writer, and content creator
Build and maintain relationships with key community and company stakeholders
What we’re looking for:

A proven track record of leading high‑impact news coverage in a fast‑paced, competitive environment
An appreciation for the news, politics, business, and cultural landscapes in Nebraska
A relentless desire to innovate and build new things
An excellent communicator and collaborator comfortable working with reporters, editors, and other stakeholders
Lee Enterprises offers competitive wages in a dynamic, interesting work environment with career growth opportunities. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, company‑provided life insurance, supplemental life insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, and generous paid time off including paid parental leave.
Lee Enterprises is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce, participate in E‑Verify, and are committed to attracting and retaining a workforce whose diversity reflects the communities we serve.

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