Public Safety/Breaking News Reporter

Lee Enterprises, Incorporated • Munster, IN

43d

About The Position

The Times of Northwest Indiana, a division of Lee Enterprises, is seeking a fast, fearless and versatile reporter to cover public safety and breaking news. This journalist will be at the forefront of our daily coverage - chasing breaking stories as they happen and keeping readers informed with timely, accurate and compelling reporting. The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, responds quickly to developing news and can balance immediacy with depth. From crime scenes to major accidents to community emergencies, this reporter will take the lead on the stories that matter most to Northwest Indiana. This is a fast-paced, high-impact position that offers the opportunity to make a real difference in how our readers understand their communities. If you're a journalist who runs toward the action and is driven to report the news quickly, accurately and with purpose, we want to hear from you. 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 72 markets in 25 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 respect and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 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.

Requirements

• Experience covering breaking news or public safety preferred.
• Strong news judgment and ability to verify information under deadline pressure.
• Solid writing, reporting and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to shoot photos or video for digital publication preferred.
• Familiarity with digital analytics tools and content management systems a plus.

Responsibilities

• Covering breaking news quickly and accurately for online publication and following up with in-depth enterprise stories.
• Writing clearly and fairly on public safety issues, including police, fire, courts and emergency response.
• Using digital tools to publish and update stories in real time.
• Posting updates and engaging readers on social media.
• Collaborating with editors, photographers and other reporters while working independently in the field.

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 the 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
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees