Public Safety Reporter (Madison)

Public safety affects everybody, and the community depends on the Wisconsin State Journal, a division of Lee Enterprises, to deliver complete, reliable information on crime trends.

We're looking for a reporter who can scour the data and find trends on everything from bicycle thefts to violent crime. The ideal candidate will have a sense of urgency and a desire to dig deep, push for public records and build sources.

You'll also be the news organization's first responder to developing stories, requiring both compassion in dealing with people affected by crime and a steeliness of purpose getting the story no matter the obstacles.

Forever young, Madison is renowned for its beauty, outdoor recreation opportunities and a strong food and entertainment scene.

At least two years of daily newspaper reporting experience is preferred. The ideal candidate will also have some facility in video and still photography.

To be considered for the position, apply by Dec. 8, 2025 . Please include a cover letter and five samples of your work or links to five recent stories.

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 major subscription and advertising platform and a leading provider of local news and information, with daily newspapers, rapidly growing digital products and nearly 350 weekly and specialty publications serving 72 markets in 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 .

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply.

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