Business Reporter

Date Posted	January 23, 2026
Industry	Newspapers
Specialty	Not Specified
Job Status	Not Specified
Salary	Not Specified

Description:

Business Reporter-Lincoln, NE

The Lincoln Journal Star is looking for a versatile business reporter who can cover breaking news stories, spot trends and report deeper enterprise stories. We want a reporter who can write stories with accuracy, clarity and depth. The beat includes restaurants and retail, manufacturing, health care, real estate and housing. Lincoln is home to nationally known companies such as Nelnet, Hudl, Ameritas, Crete Carrier, NRC Health and Duncan Aviation. We emphasize local news and a strong, digital-first culture.

Key responsibilities

• Report and write timely, engaging stories on business and economic topics.
• Build strong sources among business leaders, workers, local officials.
• Monitor public records and data to spot news and develop enterprise reporting.
• Provide context to help readers understand broader economic trends.
• Produce stories for digital and print platforms; contribute photos or video as needed.
• Collaborate with editors and other reporters on coverage.

Qualifications

• Reporting and writing experience, preferably with business or government coverage.
• Strong news judgment, curiosity, and the ability to explain complex topics clearly.
• Comfort with public documents, data, and basic analysis.
• Ability to meet deadlines and juggle multiple assignments.
• Familiarity with AP Style and digital publishing tools. 

About Lincoln

Lincoln provides cultural, entertainment and recreational opportunities befitting of a state capital that also is home to the University of Nebraska’s flagship campus, where Husker sports are a major source of pride and community identity. The city is diverse and boasts a low cost of living. The downtown Haymarket entertainment district is anchored by Pinnacle Bank Arena, which along with the world-class Lied Center, hosts major concerts and shows. Our new office, with a state-of-the-art production studio, sits on one of state’s best interconnected hiking/biking trails. 

If you are interested in joining an amazing, talented, collaborative news team, please apply at lee.net/careers. Submit a resume and cover letter and examples of your finest work with your application addressed to Digital Editor Dennis Rudner.

Why Join Us?

Lee Enterprises offers competitive wages (base plus commission) in a dynamic, interesting work environment with career growth opportunities.  We offer an extensive benefit program which 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 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 over 70 markets in 25 states. Year to date, Lee's newspapers have an average daily circulation of 1.0 million, and our legacy websites, including acquisitions, reach more than 33 million digital unique visitors.

Lee Enterprises is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we participate in Everify. 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.

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