Business Reporter – Wisconsin State Journal

Are you a journalist who can translate complex business stories into reporting that resonates? Lee Enterprises is hiring a Business Reporter for the Wisconsin State Journal in Madison, Dane County, to chronicle the companies shaping our local economy.

About the Role

As a Business Reporter based in Madison, you'll track the moves of the city's most prominent employers, with a focus on the business of healthcare. Your work will help readers grasp how these developments affect their lives and anticipate the major trends reshaping the industry. This is a full-time, on-site position with the Wisconsin State Journal.

Key Responsibilities

• Report on the activities, decisions, and performance of Madison's largest companies.
• Cover the healthcare business beat, breaking down its impact for a general audience.
• Identify and explain the most significant business trends before they become headlines.
• Experiment with fresh storytelling formats to meet readers wherever they consume news.
• Manage several stories and competing priorities at once without losing momentum.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in business or news reporting.
• A talent for making complicated subjects clear and engaging for everyday readers.
• Creativity in storytelling across multiple platforms and formats.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to balance multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Familiarity with healthcare, corporate, or economic coverage is a plus.

About Lee Enterprises

Lee Enterprises is a leading provider of local news and information, publishing the Wisconsin State Journal in Madison and serving communities across the country. We connect readers with the trusted, in-depth journalism that helps them understand and engage with the world around them.

How to Apply

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