Government Reporter at Lee Enterprises Inc in Decatur, Illinois

Job Description:

The Herald & Review is seeking an enterprising reporter to cover government and related issues in our community.

Why should you consider joining our award-winning news team in Decatur, Illinois? The area is in the midst of a resurgence, with major industrial and community projects in the works. The next government reporter will have a front-row seat to our changing community, detailing for our readers what is going right - and what isn't - along the way.

The Decatur area has a rich agricultural and industrial history. We are home to a private university, a community college that is vital to meeting our changing workforce needs, a thriving park district, a large recreational lake and access to a growing list of activities to keep its residents and visitors entertained.

Situated in the heart of the state, we also are a short drive from Chicago, St. Louis and Indianapolis.

We value meaningful and memorable journalism that focuses on the voices of real people, starts conversations and offers a sense of place. Our newsroom also seeks to offer opportunities for reporters to go beyond beat coverage and develop stories in which they have an interest.

If this sounds like a position in which you could thrive, we can't wait to review your resume and clips.

Why Join Us?

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 the flexibility to balance personal life and work. This includes 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 73 markets in 26 states. Our core commitment is to provide valuable, intensely local news and information to the communities we serve.

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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