Retirement/Pension:Participation in this plan begins on the first day of the month following employment. This plan is funded 100% by the Lansing State Journal. Vesting in the plan is five years.

Gannett 401 (k) Savings Plan:This is a federally qualified retirement savings plan which allows you to deduct from 1-15% of your income from current taxable status and invest it in one or more of the plan's investment options. For every dollar that you save, up to 6% of your pay, the company will add .50 in the form of Gannett Stock. Vesting in the Company portion is three years. There is no waiting period for this plan.

Health Plan:Full time employees and eligible dependents may participate the first of the month following 90 days of employment by choosing from two plans, Aetna U.S. Healthcare and Physicians Health Plan. A dental, vision, and hearing plan is offered through Aetna. Employees may opt out of the plan if coverage is provided elsewhere. A bonus is paid to employees who opt out. Part time employees may participate in the Aetna plan at their own expense.

Vacation:Full time employees receive three weeks of vacation upon hire. Employees hired after the first of the year have prorated vacation time equal to one day for every 17 that is worked to a maximum of 15 days. Beginning with the fifth year of service employees receive four weeks or one day for every 13 worked to maximum of 20 days. Part time employees receive up to 28 hours of vacation each year, depending on how many hours are worked.

Tuition Reimbursement Program:After one year of service full time employees may be reimbursed up to $1,500 per academic year for tuition expenses, based on grade received. Prior approval of management is required.

Adoption Assistance:Reimburses full time employees up to $2,500 for eligible expenses associated with adopting a child.

Gannett Spending Account:Allows full time employees to designate and use pre-tax wages to pay for non-covered medical expenses and dependent care. May participate the first of the month following employment.

Life Insurance:The Lansing State Journal provides company-paid life insurance for full time employees hired after January 1, 1998 equal to one-times their annual salary.

*If your position is represented by a labor organization, you are eligible only if the union has negotiated participation.