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Reporter
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Alexandria, LA, 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 Town Talk, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is looking for a reporter who researches, writes and reports compelling journalism that continuously grows a fan base by informing and engaging readers.
This reporter:
• Acts as a public ambassador through community outreach and connects with readers through social media.
• Provides thoughtful analysis of complex issues. Produces watchdog journalism that leads to change.
• Works 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 impactful journalism.
• Creates storytelling that accurately informs, entertains and engages specific audiences and platforms through the use of metrics.
• Works to become the community’s leading voice in area of expertise.
• Connects with the community through storytelling and outreach (social media, on
camera, forums, community leadership, etc.)
• Provides thoughtful analysis of complex issues.
• Works with 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 appropriate elements for stories (i.e. photos, videos and graphics).
• Captures basic photos and video as needed.
• Promotes personal brand, the brands of colleagues and the institutional brand.
• Provides great customer service, helping readers find answers and solutions.
Responsibilities:
• Ability to produce top-notch watchdog 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 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 a 24-hour news environment.
• 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
• Performs other duties as necessary.