Job title: Public safety and government watchdog reporter
Company: Gannett
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Location: Dover, OH
Public safety and government watchdog reporter Job Details:
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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The Times-Recorder seeks a public safety and government watchdog reporter who is energetic, flexible and puts audience first.
The position will focus on public safety and court issues affecting the Times-Reporter’s most vulnerable residents as well as accountability in local government. We are a digital-first newsroom, with reporters working with editors to shape the best way to tell individual stories, from text to audio to video to Q&A or other alternative formats.
The reporter will be expected to create both quick-turn breaking and trending news content as well as regular watchdog enterprise work, including solutions reporting based on issues and concerns from community members and neighborhoods.
We value top-flight journalism that connects with and engages readers. And we’ll give you the time and coaching to deliver high-impact stories our digital readers crave. Through the USA TODAY Network, we benefit from industry experts, sophisticated tools and training.
Responsibilities:
· Creates storytelling that accurately informs, entertains and engages specific audiences and platforms through the use of metrics.
· Works toward becoming the community’s leading voice in area of expertise.
· Connects with the community through storytelling.
· Works with local editors and digital partners to evaluate what’s working and what’s not and develops ongoing plans to better satisfy audience needs.
· Captures basic photos and video as needed.
· Promotes personal brand, the brands of colleagues and the institutional brand.
· Provides great customer service, helping readers find answers and solutions.
Requirements:
· Bachelor’s or master’s degree in communications, journalism or related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
· Two years’ reporting experience, which could include freelancing, internships and college publication work.
· Previous experience covering public safety and/or government preferred.
· Adept at taking photos and video and will file quickly across platforms: mobile, desktop and social media.
· Strong command of AP grammar and style.
· Strong copy-editing skills and the ability to produce content that is clean, accurate and “publication ready.”
· Is passionate and enthusiastic about news and content that will work well with audiences on social platforms.
· Comfortable in fluid, fast-breaking, stressful situations.
· A desire to grow and develop a key beat in our newsroom.
· Is comfortable using social media such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat to enhance reporting and promote stories.
· Understands reporting ethics and sourcing.
· Collaborates well with others and can work with a team on the biggest stories.
· 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 post-offer pre-employment background check and a motor vehicle record check & drug screen (for driving roles only).
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:
1. Your resume – one to two pages.
2. A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.
3. 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.
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Gannett Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where Gannett employs employees. In addition, Gannett Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant’s disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals’ application for employment with Gannett Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact Gannett Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at [email protected].
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- Job Family Media
- Job Function Content Production
- Pay Type Hourly
- Dover, OH, USA
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