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Enterprise Reporter
Gannett
Battle Creek, 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 Battle Creek Enquirer is seeking an enterprise reporter to cover a broad array of issues,
including local government in the city of Battle Creek and Calhoun County. This reporter must be curious and 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 revelatory
bigger-picture stories. She or he should be adept using digital reporting tools, knowledgeable about accessing public records and able to analyze data to strengthen reporting. Photo and video skills are a plus. The Enquirer is part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, and our stories regularly appear in Gannett’s four other daily newspapers in Michigan.
Here’s what you need:
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or equivalent
• At least one year of daily journalism experience is preferred, but we will consider exceptional recent graduates
• Ability to write clear, compelling articles that engage our audience and to enhance your work with photo, video and other digital storytelling tools as appropriate.
• Understanding of social media and how to engage audience on digital platforms.
• Ability to multitask 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.