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Features reporter
Gannett
Naples, FL, 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.
Features Reporter
Work hard then enjoy life in a Southwest Florida town along the Gulf of Mexico. We’re looking for a features reporter with a journalism degree to cover general assignment
stories that includes everything from cultural and food trends to arts and entertainment happenings in our area.
The job means you’ll shoot videos and appear on Facebook Live, live Tweet and churn out stories, from 10-inch quick-hit advancers to big-picture news features that land on page 1A of our paper.
Candidates must be very comfortable appearing on video, and at personal appearances at features-related events. This position requires strong knowledge of SEO and a thorough understanding of audience metrics. Must be a creative thinker who can bring own ideas for content, based on their knowledge of the market and targeted audiences. Must be a self-starter.
Occasional weekend and evening hours are required. Must have a positive, collaborative attitude; be flexible and willing to pivot as news demands.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or Communication
• 2+ years of professional journalism.
• Strong reporting and writing skills
• Social media skills
• The ability to shoot and tell video stories
Email story and video links with resume to: dave.osborn@naplesnews.com