Exhibit 23.1

                         CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and to the
use of our report on the consolidated financial statements of Journal
Communications, Inc. dated January 28, 2003 and our report on the financial
statements of Journal Employees' Stock Trust dated January 28, 2003, both
included in this Registration Statement on Form S-2, including the Prospectus
constituting a part thereof, of Journal Communications, Inc. and Journal
Employees' Stock Trust, relating to the offer to rescind the sale of all of the
units of beneficial interest in the Journal Employees' Stock Trust sold during
certain periods to employees who purchased the units in certain states.

                                                  /s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Milwaukee, WI
May 19, 2003