This job has expired, please see additional jobs below
Government/Tax Reporter
Gannett
St. Cloud, MN, United States
Job Details - this job has expired, please see similar jobs below
Government and Tax Watchdog Reporter III
Researches, reports and writes compelling journalism that continuously grows a fan base by informing and engaging readers. Acts as a public ambassador through community outreach and connects with readers through social media. Provides thoughtful analysis of complex issues and produces highly sophisticated content. Produces self-directed work in collaboration with the content coach, content strategists and audience analysts to shape storytelling to meet audience needs and interests on every platform. Contributes to the community’s greater good through revelatory journalism. Coaches and mentors less experienced journalists.
Responsibilities:
• Focuses on Government, tax money, three home counties, legislature and airport watchdog centerpieces
• Updates the watchdog page online
• Completes one exclusive watchdog project per quarter
• Acquires, creates and uses databases and updates the data as needed
• Uses crowdsourcing to boost reporting efforts and engagement
• Contributes to Times Watchdog blog. Uses the blog to respond to reader tips, questions and reactions
• Launches and manages Times for Action program, a weekly consumer action column/line
• Develops high-impact investigative, revelatory and narrative stories that are tailored to individual audiences, on clearly defined subjects, across platforms and guided by metrics. Works toward becoming the community’s leading voice in area of expertise. Provides thoughtful analysis of complex issues and produces sophisticated journalism with minimal direction.
• Collaborates and connects with the community through storytelling and outreach (social media, on camera, forums, community leadership, etc.)
• Works with the content strategist and audience analyst to evaluate what's working and what's not, and develops ongoing plans to better satisfy audience needs.
• Collaborates with content team to provide all the appropriate elements for the story (i.e. photos, videos and graphics). Captures basic photos and video as needed.
• Promotes personal brand, the brands of colleagues and the institutional brand.
• Coaches and mentors less-experienced journalists.
• Provides great customer service, helping readers find answers and solutions.
Requirements:
• Ability to produce top-notch investigative and revelatory journalism.
• Exceptional cross-platform storytelling skills.
• Exceptional core journalism skills (reporting, producing, editing).
• Deep understanding of and curiosity about competition for our customers' time and money.
• Self-motivation and self-direction.
• Advanced knowledge of social media and how to respond and engage fan base on digital platforms in the public space.
• Photo and video skills.
• Effective communicator; able to get along with diverse personalities.
• Able to multi-task and excel under intense deadline pressure in a rapidly changing environment.
• Knows how to use time effectively in an always-on workday.
• Works collaboratively within a cross-functional environment.
• Must embrace peer-to-peer feedback and training.
• Applies innovative, creative thinking to support the company’s goals.
• Writing, spelling, grammar, AP and local style.
• Industry knowledge.
• Organizational skills.
• Bachelor's or Master's in Communications, Journalism or equivalent in experience and education.
• More than eight years of experience developing a personal brand and fan base.
• Experience with advanced storytelling techniques on multiple platforms.
• Experience with developing and reporting investigative journalism.
• Social media and advanced storytelling skills
• Ability to work extended hours, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed or unexpectedly