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Enterprise Reporter
Gannett
Lansing, MI, United States
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Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is an innovative, digitally focused media and marketing solutions company committed to strengthening communities across our network. With an unmatched local-to-national reach, Gannett touches the lives of more than 110 million people monthly with our Pulitzer-Prize winning content, consumer experiences and benefits, and advertiser products and services. Gannett brands include USA TODAY NETWORK with the iconic USA TODAY and more than 100 local media brands, digital marketing services companies ReachLocal and SweetIQ, and U.K. media company Newsquest.
The Lansing State Journal, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is seeking an enterprise reporter to cover a broad array of issues in central Michigan and around the state. This reporter must be highly motivated, with a proven ability to report compelling stories that resonate with audiences. The
successful candidate will be comfortable providing context to breaking news or diving deep for bigger picture, revelatory stories. He or she should be adept using digital reporting tools, knowledgeable about accessing public records, and able to analyze data to strengthen reporting. Video skills are a must. Our reporters use social media and LSJ events to connect with audiences and engage with the community.
Here’s what you need:
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or equivalent
• At least three years of daily journalism experience.
• Ability to write clear, compelling articles that engage our
audience and to enhance your work with video and other digital storytelling
tools as appropriate.
• Understanding of social media and how to engage audience on digital
platforms.
• Ability to multi-task and excel under deadline pressure, using
time efficiently in a 24-hour newsroom.
• Skill at collaborating in a cross-functional environment and
adapting in a rapidly changing industry.
• This job includes some evening and weekend work.
The Lansing State Journal serves Michigan’s dynamic state capital market. Large employers include
Michigan State University, two General Motors assembly plants, and large health care and insurance sectors. Entertainment includes Big Ten sports, MSU’s Wharton Center and abundant city, county and state parks including two at Lake Lansing. The area is also within easy distance of Detroit, Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids and Lake Michigan’s beautiful beaches.