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Business Editor, Omaha World-Herald

Lee Enterprises


Job Location:

Omaha, NE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Business Editor Omaha World-HeraldThe Omaha World-Herald is seeking a hard-charging multi-dimensional journalist to lead the next phase of our business is a key newsroom role tied to a coverage area central to our growth strategy. Were 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 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. Its one of the most under-covered high-impact business environments in the 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 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 plusAttach a resume three work samples and a memo articulating your vision for the role addressed to Executive Editor Ben Doody with your join usLee 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 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 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 .

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