Lee Enterprises is hiring: Courts/Public Safety Reporter in Racine

Posted Friday, March 28, 2025 at 5:00 AM

The Racine Journal Times, a division of Lee Enterprises, is looking for a newspaper reporter who writes clearly, can develop relationships with sources, and has an ability to take initiative. Responsibilities will include writing, taking photos, and posting content online and on social media.

The reporter’s primary beat will be covering courts, law enforcement, and public safety for The Journal Times and Kenosha News.

New journalists are welcome to apply. Writing samples and photos from college papers are welcome. We will offer training to the right person. The position requires night and weekend hours.

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 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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