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Features Reporter
Gannett
Jackson, MS, 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 Clarion-Ledger, part of the USA TODAY Network, is looking for a talented, energetic writer with an eye for good feature stories. Our features range from food, drinks and dinging to music, entertainment and pop culture to profiles of everyday Mississippians with extraordinary stories to be told.
We're looking for someone who:
• Can find, pitch and develop stories without depending on assignments from editors.
• Will engage readers on social media, in face-to-face forums and at live events to build an audience.
• Understands how to tell stories in a variety of ways on different platforms, whether that be in print,on our website or natively through social media.
• Is comfortable with learning video skills and is willing to try different approaches to growing our video audience.
• Can effectively communicate with editors, colleagues, sources and our audience.
• Loves people.
The Clarion-Ledger is a Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper known for its rich storytelling, digital reach and diverse content.
Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, education, political affiliation or veteran status.
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