Multimedia Journalist-Omaha, NE

Lee Enterprises • Omaha, NE

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About The Position

The Omaha World-Herald, Nebraska’s largest newsgathering organization, is seeking an energetic and driven multimedia journalist to join our award-winning newsroom. This is an opportunity to help shape the digital future for a newsroom based in a growing city recently named by Forbes as the No. 1 city in America to move to. The Omaha region has a ferocious appetite for local sports and a unique significance in the national political landscape. The person in this role will be a key player in growing The World-Herald's digital audience and subscriber base. We’re seeking a hardworking, strategic thinker who thrives under pressure, can craft compelling, accurate headlines on tight deadlines, and embraces digital-focused storytelling and experimentation. This role works with multiple editors and will enjoy learning and advancement opportunities. The schedule for this position includes evening and weekend work. Familiarity with social media, SEO strategy and Adobe Creative Cloud, as well as AP style and digital best practices are a plus. Eagerness to learn is essential.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with social media
• SEO strategy
• Adobe Creative Cloud
• AP style
• Digital best practices
• Eagerness to learn

Responsibilities

• Reporting and producing written content for The World-Herald’s digital platforms, with a focus on timely, accurate reporting that can reach large audiences
• Editing and posting written content produced by other journalists
• Writing compelling headlines that can entice readers on multiple platforms
• Creating written and visual content for social media
• Producing and editing videos and podcasts
• Being a key, ongoing advocate for digital transformation

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.
• This includes paid parental leave for new parents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed