Multiplatform Producer

• Edit local news, feature and sports stories for accuracy, clarity, fairness and Associated Press style
• Write sharp, engaging headlines, decks and captions optimized for digital audiences and subscriber value
• Ensure stories meet newsroom standards for tone, readability and factual accuracy
• Coordinate with reporters on breaking news and evening coverage, exercising strong news judgment to prioritize and advance stories in real time

• Publish and package content in the Blox CMS with attention to SEO, digital presentation and audience engagement
• Optimize stories for web, mobile, newsletters and social platforms
• Help ensure breaking news and developing coverage across the Quad-Cities and central Illinois markets is published quickly, accurately and updated as information evolves
• Use analytics and audience insights to strengthen story presentation and reader reach

• Plan, proof and finalize print pages under deadline pressure, including assisting with sports page production
• Coordinate with the Lee Design Center to ensure smooth production workflows and high presentation standards
• Maintain consistent quality and workflow standards across the Quad-City Times and partner newsrooms

• Work closely with editors, reporters, designers and other producers across multiple markets to move stories quickly and cleanly to publication
• Support a collaborative, reader-first newsroom culture focused on urgency, responsiveness and strong local journalism

• Strong editing and copywriting skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Thorough knowledge of Associated Press style and newsroom standards
• Ability to balance speed, accuracy and editorial judgment in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with CMS tools, digital publishing workflows and SEO best practices
• Understanding of digital audience behavior and engagement strategies
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Passion for local journalism that informs, connects and serves regional communities

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 leading provider of local news and information and a major subscription and advertising platform, with daily and weekly newspapers and rapidly expanding digital products serving 114 markets across 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.