Lincoln Journal Star

At the Lincoln Journal Star, we believe that collectively, we canprovide better products and customer services than we can individually. As a member of the Lee Enterprises family, we have over 6,000 employeesacross the country to support and enhance our operations at eachenterprise. Together, we are becoming a customer focused and marketdriven company.

In Lincoln, the Journal Star is Lincoln's longestcontinuously running business, started as the Nebraska Commonwealth in1867. Formerly published as a morning Lincoln Star, and an eveningLincoln Journal, the combined morning Journal Star was born in August of1995 as the only daily newspaper in Lincoln. For more information pleasevisit our website at http://www.journalstar.com

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

How do I apply for open positions?

Applications for open positions are accepted at the Journal Star officethrough the posted closing date.

Applications can either be mailed orsubmitted in person during regular office hours, Monday-Friday,9:00-4:30, at 926 'P' Street. It is preferable that all credentialsinclude a completed Journal Star employment application unless jobpostings indicate differently.

For questions about specific openings,candidates can reach the human resources administrative assistant at area code(402) 473-7413, or the personnel manager, Shawna Hilbert, at area code (402) 473-7412. In mostcases, candidates will be directed to the department manager orsupervisor responsible for the open position.

What types of positions does the company offer?

Position opportunities vary depending on the department or work group. Opportunities may include customer service representatives,administrative and clerical support, reporters, editors, photographers,press operators, packaging and distribution technicians, electronictechnicians, cashier, receptionist, advertising sales executives,graphic artists, building maintenance, library and cataloging staff, ora myriad of other support positions relative to the diverse operationsof the company.

Who makes the final decisions on hiring?

In most cases, the department manager or supervisor for the respectivework area makes the final decision on which applicants will be hired. However, it is also common for team interviews or multiple departmentinterviews to take place for positions that work with multipledepartments or work groups in the company. All hiring is done inconcert with the human services department, which will assist withtesting and assessments as needed for respective positions.

What benefits does the company provide?

Depending on position status (full time, part time, temporary), thecompany offers vacation pay, sick leave pay, retirement programs,tuition assistance, short term and long term disability, and grouphealth insurance programs, all supported jointly by the employee and thecompany. Positions may be hourly or salary depending job duties andresponsibilities.

Is there growth potential in the company?

Not only are employees encouraged to grow and develop their skills sothey can advance within the local enterprise, employees are alsoencouraged to explore professional growth opportunities within the 60+properties owned by Lee Enterprises around the country. Lee Enterprisessupports employees in their desire to advance within their localenterprise, and provides assistance if employees are interested inrelocating to another enterprise.