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Reporter
Gannett
El Paso, TX, United States
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USA TODAY NETWORK is one of the top 20 digital companies in the country, sharing the list with Google, Facebook, and Amazon. And we have over 100 million unique visitors a month, which is more than Buzzfeed, Yahoo News, and Huffington Post. Because our team consists of over 110 local properties with USA TODAY at the helm, you’ll have the luxury of living in a community you love while making a national impact.
The El Paso Times, a part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is seeking a reporter who is passionate about watchdog journalism and who embraces different forms of storytelling to meet audience needs and interests on every platform.
The ideal candidate will be adept at producing compelling journalism that continuously grows a fan base by informing and engaging readers; can juggle daily and enterprise reporting; will provide thoughtful
analysis of complex issues; can produce self-directed work in collaboration with the content coach and is passionate about data and access to public records.
DUTIES:
• Uses data, records and source development to provide deep and thoughtful analysis of complex
issues.
• Collaborates and connects with the community through storytelling and outreach (social media,
video, 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.
• Promotes personal brand, the brands of colleagues and the institutional brand.
• Provides great customer service, helping readers find answers and solutions.
• Performs other duties as necessary.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
• Ability to produce top-notch watchdog journalism.
• Exceptional cross-platform storytelling skills.
• Exceptional core journalism skills (reporting, producing, editing).
• 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.
• Data analysis, 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.
• Command of media law and Principles of Ethical Conduct.
• Bilingual is not required but is a plus
WORK EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND/OR LEVEL OF EDUCATION NECESSARY
FOR THIS POSITION:
• Bachelor's in Communications, Journalism or equivalent in experience and education.
• Five years of experience developing a personal brand and fan base.
• Experience with advanced storytelling techniques on multiple platforms.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Understanding use of metrics, videography, Microsoft Office Suite, publishing skills, data analysis.
• Creativity, source development, social media, advanced storytelling, advanced analytical ability,
interpersonal skills, time management.