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Statehouse Reporter-St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Lee Enterprises
Jefferson, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 10/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/29/2027
Statehouse Reporter, St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch is looking for a hard-charging reporter to become our statehouse correspondent, covering all facets of Missouri state government. The range of coverage options is wide, including politics, breaking news and investigative stories.

The job entails covering the Missouri Legislature's annual session, as well as also key policy decisions by the governor and other state leaders. But the coverage needs to go beyond the routine. We want someone who can dig deep, follow the money, and find the reasons underlying key decisions.

We want a good mix of daily coverage and broader pieces. Strong explanatory journalism is also a feature, with numerous chances to break down key decisions and policies for our readers. This is a chance to put your personal stamp on a busy, high-profile and critical beat.

We want someone who can work across all of our digital platforms, navigate social media and understands the need to experiment with new story forms. Previous experience in covering state government is preferred.

Please include at least 8 samples of your work when you apply.

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 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.

Benefits:

Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time Off

Salary : $39,047 - $62,810

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