Trending/Breaking News Reporter I

Gannett   McLean, VA   Full-time     Writing / Editing
Posted on April 4, 2024
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Req #40737

Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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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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Delaware Online/The News Journal, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is looking for a Trending/Breaking News Reporter to join our statewide team of journalists. The ideal candidate will be a tenacious, self-starting, digitally savvy journalist who can use social media and other tools to follow our readers' pulse, do original reporting and add value to a reader’s experience.

This reporter must be able to seamlessly move between topics to focus on news trending online or likely to gain momentum with our digital audience. Quick, tight, lively writing is a must.  This reporter must have a passion for telling stories quickly when needed, in-depth when called for, and always with accuracy.

The position requires an early start each day to get ahead of the news and reach our audience at peak times. It will also include a Saturday shift.

The News Journal is a statewide news organization covering the First State. Delaware is a great place to live, just 20 minutes from Philadelphia, 90 minutes from Baltimore and 2 hours from Washington, D.C. and New York City. Delaware beaches are among the best on the East Coast.

KEY CONSIDERATIONS

  • Strong writing skills and a command of grammar, ethics and AP style.
  • Comfortable in fluid, fast-breaking, sometimes stressful situations.
  • Eager to capitalize on live, breaking and trending moments by creating quick-turn content for social media and other digital platforms
  • Experience with social media, including Instagram Stories, as a tool to build audience and as a source for beat development.
  • Experience with and interest in multimedia, including video and audio.
  • A self-starter who owns the beat yet works collaboratively with others locally and regionally to meet common goals.
  • A journalist committed to values of fairness, diversity, inclusion and professionalism.

 

REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
  • At least two years of applicable experience as a reporter/writer.
  • Experience with content management systems and social media channels.
  • Exceptional time management and organizational skills.
  • 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 and 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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Other details

  • Job Family Media
  • Job Function Content Production
  • Pay Type Hourly

Gannett

McLean , VA
https://www.gannett.com/