Retail/Restaurant Reporter

Lee Enterprises Inc; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

A regional newspaper in Wisconsin is seeking a newspaper reporter/photographer to cover retail, restaurants, and the business community. This role involves writing, photography, and social media engagement. Ideal candidates should possess clear writing skills and the ability to take initiative. New journalists are encouraged to apply. This position offers competitive wages and extensive benefits, including a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Ability to write clearly and develop relationships with sources.
• Initiative to take action in reporting.
• Willingness to work night and weekend hours.

Responsibilities

• Write, take photos/video, and post content online and on social media.
• Cover retail, restaurants, and the greater business community.
• Assist with general assignment reporting as needed.

Skills

Clear writing

Initiative

Relationship building

Job description

Overview

The Kenosha News, a division of Lee Enterprises, is looking for a newspaper reporter/photographer who writes clearly, can develop relationships with sources and has an ability to take initiative. Responsibilities include writing, taking photos/video, posting content online and on social media. The reporter's primary beat will be covering retail, restaurants and the greater business community. The position also will help cover general assignment reporting as needed. The Kenosha News is a daily newspaper in southeast Wisconsin with a strong digital culture and a focus on local content.

Responsibilities

• Write, take photos/video, and post content online and on social media.
• Cover the reporter's primary beat of retail, restaurants and the greater business community.
• Help cover general assignment reporting as needed.

Qualifications

• Writes clearly and can develop relationships with sources.
• Has the ability to take initiative.
• New journalists are welcome to apply; writing samples and photos from college papers are welcome.
• Training will be offered to the right person.
• The position requires night and weekend hours.

Benefits

• Competitive wages in a dynamic, interesting work environment with opportunities for career growth.
• Extensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, company-provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off, including 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.