Reporter II - Content
Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a subscription-led and digitally-focused media and marketing solutions company committed to empowering communities to thrive. With an unmatched reach at the national and local level, Gannett touches the lives of millions with our Pulitzer Prize-winning content, consumer experiences and benefits, and advertiser products and services.
Our current portfolio of media assets includes The USA TODAY NETWORK, which includes USA TODAY, and local media organizations in 43 states in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom. We also own digital marketing services companies under the brand LocaliQ, which provide a cloud-based platform of products to enable small and medium-sized businesses to accomplish their marketing goals. In addition, our portfolio includes one of the largest media-owned events businesses in the U.S., USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures.
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This Reporter Will Be Expected To
Write both quick-turn stories on the news of the day,, as well as more in-depth enterprise stories and longer-term investigations.
Be a curious, assertive, and self-starting journalist who jumps to report on breaking news and trending topics with urgency
Provide thoughtful analysis of complex issues
Work with editors and digital partners to evaluate what's working and what's not and develops ongoing plans to better satisfy audience needs Collaborate with photographers to provide all appropriate elements for stories
Capture basic photos and video as needed
Promote personal brand, the brands of colleagues and the institutional brand
Provide great customer service, helping readers find answers and solutions
Capitalize on live, breaking and trending moments by creating quick-turn-around content for social media and other digital platforms
Be proficient on the latest social media tools and trends, specifically on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
Use metrics to monitor real-time story/content performance, determine digital readership/traffic patterns and make changes in content tied to the data
Enhance content with video, galleries, SEO meta-data, hyperlinks and images
Produce content in alternative forms, such as listicles, Q&As, narratives, photo galleries and video
Work collaboratively as part of a team with other reporters and editors
Qualifications
Bachelor's or master’s in communications, journalism or an equivalent combination of education and experience
High-level writing, communication and time management skills
Demonstrated ability to work well on deadline
Ability to produce content that is clean, accurate and publication ready
Understanding of reporting ethics and sourcing
This role requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law
Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment, post-offer drug screen, motor vehicle record check and background check
About
We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don’t limit your upload to a resume; show us what you’ve done. To do so, put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order:
Your resume – one to two pages.
A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.
Links to 3-6 online samples of your work. Show us what you’ve produced or had a hand in that best reflects what you can do in your desired role.
It is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.