News Reporter - Bloomington

News Reporter, Bloomington Pantagraph

The Pantagraph is looking for an enthusiastic reporter to cover Bloomington-Normal's restaurant scene and tell engaging stories about the people who make our community distinctive.

This reporter will keep readers informed about restaurant openings, closings and trends while introducing them to the people behind local dining establishments. The position also will produce human-interest stories that capture life in Central Illinois.

We want a curious, approachable reporter who enjoys getting out of the newsroom, meeting people and finding stories that resonate with local readers.

Responsibilities include:

• Building relationships with restaurant owners, employees, diners and community members
• Staying on top of Bloomington-Normal restaurant news and dining trends
• Reporting human-interest and community stories
• Producing accurate, lively and timely stories for digital and print audiences
• Taking photos and using social media and other digital tools to strengthen coverage
• Assisting with breaking news and enterprise coverage

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong reporting, interviewing and writing skills
• Sound news judgment and a commitment to accuracy and fairness
• The ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines
• Experience with photography, video or other digital storytelling tools
• Journalism experience or a related degree; promising early-career candidates are encouraged to apply

The Pantagraph serves Bloomington-Normal, a growing Central Illinois community of more than 132,000 residents. The area is home to Illinois State University, Illinois Wesleyan University and Heartland Community College, along with a diverse mix of businesses, restaurants, arts organizations and community institutions.

Please submit a résumé, cover letter and examples of your work.

The Pantagraph and Lee Enterprises Inc. are equal opportunity employers.

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 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.