Local Government Reporter

The Times of Northwest Indiana, a division of Lee Enterprises, is seeking a full-time reporter to cover local government and produce impactful journalism that holds public officials accountable.

This reporter will go beyond meeting coverage to find the story behind the story - developing sources, analyzing public data, and uncovering how local decisions affect residents across Northwest Indiana.

We're looking for a self-starter with strong writing, interviewing, and analytical skills who can produce high-quality stories for both digital and print platforms and work tirelessly to develop trusted sources. The position requires curiosity, persistence and a collaborative mindset to work with editors and fellow journalists across departments and to be a trusted agent of truth in community and government circles.

Qualifications :

• Proven reporting and writing experience
• Strong news judgment and curiosity about local government
• Ability to work independently and under tight deadlines
• Familiarity with data analysis, public records, and digital storytelling tools

If you're passionate about watchdog journalism and telling stories that make a difference, we want to hear from you.

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 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.

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