Business Editor, Omaha World-Herald
 Lee Enterprises Inc | |
 United States, Nebraska, Omaha | |
 May 08, 2026 | |
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Business Editor, Omaha World-Herald The Omaha World-Herald is seeking a hard-charging, multi-dimensional journalist to lead the next phase of our business coverage. This is a key newsroom role tied to a coverage area central to our growth strategy. We're looking for a player/coach who can produce high-impact journalism across platforms while helping shape coverage priorities, mentor colleagues, and contribute to new product launches. Omaha is home to Berkshire Hathaway and multiple other Fortune 500 companies. Nebraska is the No. 1 state in the country for beef exports and a top exporter of corn, soybeans, and other agricultural products. It's one of the most under-covered, high-impact business environments in the country. We're looking for a razor-sharp journalist who can distill complicated topics for a broad audience while helping set the agenda for a business community with a rich history and ambitious growth targets. The ideal candidate will: • Have a proven track record of delivering high-impact business journalism in a fast-paced, competitive market • Be comfortable operating as both a reporter and a newsroom leader, helping guide coverage and develop colleagues • Be fluent across platforms, including newsletters, podcasts, and short-form video • Understand how business intersects politics, policy, and everyday life in Nebraska • Bring energy, curiosity, and a drive to build audience and deliver a best-in-class product • Have at least three years of relevant reporting experience; leadership experience is a plus Attach a resume, three work samples, and a memo articulating your vision for the role, addressed to Executive Editor Ben Doody with your application. 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 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 . | |