Reporter - Content

Wicked Local, part of the USA Today Network, is in search of a talented and curious reporter. Candidates must have a proven ability to report compelling stories that resonate with readers. This reporter’s primary beat will be in Plymouth, Massachusetts, which publishes as part of Wicked Local online and in print as Old Colony Memorial.

This reporter has to be able to identify news that our readers can use to take action on in their daily lives as well as spot opportunities to write about trending news. This passionate, focused and nimble storyteller will need to be committed to regular reporting on growth and development and public safety issues. This reporter should be able to quickly turn enterprise and breaking news stories for publication that day or next morning. Stories must be insightful, impactful and bring analysis to our readers. The reporter will be able to produce compelling multimedia assets and social engagement and have strong SEO skills.

The reporter will cultivate an engaging, active and inclusive social-media presence. The reporter will coordinate with our visuals team but should have photo and video skills. This role will allow a reporter to develop, integrate and apply a multitude of skill sets as well as gain a wide-ranging set of experiences. Candidates should have a passion for digital journalism, jump on trends and breaking news, write quickly on deadline, and occasionally stretch to produce deep-dive profiles, trend pieces and long-term enterprise.

“America's Hometown" of Plymouth has a population of over 64,000 people has the largest land area of any municipality in the state. It is ripe for more development, governmental and business changes. It's a coastal town with a large tourism industry, but it also employs a lot of people in health care and other industries.

Application Instructions:

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 updated current resume – one to two pages.
A cover letter explaining your interest and fit for the position.
Your portfolio/clips/links to a few samples of your work.

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.