Digital Producer - Copy Editor

Description:

Digital producer-copy editor

Lee Enterprises is looking for a detail-oriented digital producer-copy editor to deliver accurate, engaging journalism in several Virginia markets. This role is central to ensuring our coverage is clean, timely and connects with readers across platforms.

What you’ll do 

• Edit local news, features and sports stories for accuracy, clarity, fairness and Associated Press style.

• Write sharp, engaging headlines, decks and captions optimized for digital audiences.

• Publish and package content in our Blox CMS with a focus on SEO, social shareability and subscriber value.

• Proof and finalize print pages and coordinate with the Lee Design Center under tight deadlines.

• Compile briefs and other materials. 

• Collaborate with editors, reporters and designers to move stories quickly and cleanly to publication.

What we’re looking for 

• Editing and copywriting expertise with exceptional attention to detail.

• Strong command of AP style and newsroom standards.

• Ability to balance speed and precision in a fast-paced environment.

• Familiarity with CMS tools, digital publishing and SEO best practices.

• Passion for local journalism and storytelling that matters.

Location

Preferably based in one of the Virginia newsrooms listed above, but remote applicants with exceptional qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Why join us

Lee Enterprises is a leading provider of local news and advertising, delivering trusted journalism through daily newspapers, digital platforms and more than 350 specialty publications in 72 markets across 25 states. Our journalists are guided by the principles of accuracy, fairness, independence and community connection, producing impactful journalism that helps readers understand and navigate their world. Join us and help shape the future of local media.