City/County Government Reporter
Company: Gannett Co. Inc.
Location: Jackson
Posted on: June 22, 2022
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Job Description:
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 USA TODAY, local
media organizations in 46 states in the U.S., and Newsquest, a
wholly owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom with more
than 120 local news media brands. Gannett also owns the digital
marketing services companies ReachLocal, Inc., UpCurve, Inc., and
WordStream, Inc., which are marketed under the LOCALiQ brand, and
runs the largest media-owned events business in the U.S., USA TODAY
NETWORK Ventures.
To connect with us, visit www.gannett.com.
The Clarion-Ledger, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is searching for
a digital-savvy reporter to cover city and county government in a
city full of important news.
This beat focuses primarily on city government, general assignment
and daily stories with responsibility for real-time digital
reporting that is competitive and insightful. In addition, coverage
will include broader trend stories on government and its effects on
the community.
This is a great job for a high-energy individual with a nose for
news who can generate accurate, clean copy and provide insightful
stories for digital audiences.
Responsibilities:
* Report quickly, clearly and accurately and deliver news, via
stories, video, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or other methods.
* Use metrics to inform story choices and shape beat
strategies.
* Identify top news stories of the day, based on analytics and
audience potential.
* Cultivate a beat, knowing the ins/outs of how government works
and its key players. Have a genuine interest in people and ability
to build trust.
* Write breaking news stories, enterprise and trending stories, and
long-form features.
* Write and/or produce multimedia content that appeals to key
audience targets and maximizes user experience on digital and
social platforms.
* Provide cogent analysis of trends and issues that affect the
daily lives of readers.
* Work closely with graphic, photo and video teams to produce and
optimize content.
* Engage with readers through various social media platforms.
* Demonstrate strong news judgment informed by real-world
experience.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's or master's in communications, journalism, digital
media or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Minimum of 2 years' reporting/newsroom experience preferred. Will
consider recent college graduates with that have completed
meaningful internships
* Experience shooting photos and videos.
* Strong command of AP grammar and style.
* Strong copy-editing skills and the ability to produce content
that is clean, accurate and "publication ready."
* A passion for news and content that will work well with audiences
on social platforms.
* Comfort in fluid, fast-breaking, stressful situations.
* A desire to grow and develop a key beat in our newsroom.
* Comfort using social media such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram
and Snapchat to enhance reporting and promote stories - not only to
share information but also to listen for what the community is
talking about.
* An understanding of journalistic ethics and sourcing rules.
* Passion for a fast-paced news environment and understanding of
the digital-first mission.
* A willingness to collaborate with others.
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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 Recruit@gannett.com.
Other details
* Job Family Frontline Journalists
* Job Function Consumer
* Pay Type Hourly
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* Jackson, MS, USA
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