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Reporter - News
Gannett
Ventura, CA, 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.
Reporter
Researches, writes and reports 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. Works with the content coach, content strategists and audience analysts to shape storytelling to meet audience needs and interests on every platform.
What you will do:
• Creates storytelling that accurately informs, entertains and engages specific audiences and platforms through the use of metrics. Acts as the community’s leading watchdog in area of expertise.
• 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 stories (i.e. photos, videos and graphics).
• Provides thoughtful analysis of complex issues.
• Promotes personal brand, the brands of colleagues and the institutional brand.
• Provides great customer service, helping readers find answers and solutions.
What skills you need:
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications.
• 2+ years’ experience reporting, producing and 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.
• Works collaboratively within a cross-functional environment.
• Applies innovative, creative thinking to support the company’s goals.
• Command of media law and Principles of Ethical Conduct.