Seeking education reporter
Join a collaborative newsroom where reporters have the freedom to tell the stories that matter most. Our 2024 series on people living in the margins was named best investigative reporting in Iowa.
The Quad-City Times and Dispatch-Argus, daily publications in the Quad-Cities, are seeking an education reporter to help drive our coverage in a competitive media market of nearly 385,000 people.
Our education reporter will cover school districts, colleges and universities and education issues as they relate to Quad-Cities schools. From budget stories to features on students and teachers to enterprise projects, we seek a reporter who can prioritize the most impactful stories.
The education reporter will work out of the Davenport, Iowa, newsroom, which overlooks the Mississippi River.
Apply at https://lee.net/careers/ and search for Davenport as the location. When applying, please submit the following items: a cover letter; a resume detailing relevant journalism experience; and five examples of published journalism work.
Quad-Cities is a cluster of cities on the banks of the Mississippi River that offer an affordable lifestyle with bigger-city amenities. The digital and traditional print media platforms of the Quad-City Times and Dispatch-Argus are part of Lee Enterprises, a dynamic media company committed to local news - and acquiring and growing outstanding journalists.
What is in it for you?
Besides working with an amazing team, Lee Enterprises offers competitive wages in a supportive work environment with career growth opportunities. In addition, we offer a competitive and affordable benefit program, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, LTD, and STD. Our generous time off program includes paid parental leave for new parents, paid sick time, holidays, and PTO. We also offer a 401K with employer contributions.
Pay Type
Hourly
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