News Editor - Madison, WI

News editor

The Wisconsin State Journal is looking for a news editor to help guide community news coverage. The ideal candidate is collaborative, curious and creative, with a strong sense of urgency to provide news to readers wherever they want it. This person is a self-starter who will guide reporters as they cover stories that are most important to the Madison area. Strong editing and organizational skills are essential. This editor will report to the city editor and work afternoons and some evenings to ensure the latest news makes it in front of readers.

The Wisconsin State Journal has been named the best daily paper in Wisconsin three years in a row. Madison tops many "best of" lists, including National Geographics "Best of the World" list for 2027, and offers a great food and culture scene as well as many recreational opportunities, from its lakes to extensive bike trails.

Position Responsibilities

• Guide reporters on coverage
• Edit news content and guide reporters on writing and reporting
• Budget content and support the production staff as needed by copy editing and working with designers
• Work with other editors to develop new ways to reach readers
• Edit and post breaking news on Madison.com

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• At least 3 years of daily newspaper experience. Editing experience preferred
• Knowledge of AP stylebook is essential
• Strong communication skills

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Knowledge of content management systems and video editing skills preferred

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 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.