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Reporter
Gannett
Fort Myers, 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.
Watchdog Reporter
This is your chance to shine in the sunshine.
The News-Press in Fort Myers Florida is looking for a watchdog - an ambitious, self-starter who is passionate about making a difference and holding public officials accountable. This search is about finding the right, ambitious, assertive, hard-news journalist who is interested in driving positive change
and telling investigative stories in innovative ways.
In this role, you will cover a city that is trying to reinvent itself while wrestling with the challenges of crime and poverty, growth and development and strained public finances. The best candidates will develop a deep understanding of the dynamics of the city, the residents who live here and what they believe is important. You’ll partner with other reporters to cover crime and breaking news and you will develop enterprising stories that transcend government bureaucracy and political agendas.
Qualifications
• 2+ years of professional experience; strong internships will be considered.
• Experience with public records is required. Database or computer-assisted reporting skills will set applicants apart from others.
• Understanding how to use social media and how to tell multimedia stories is a must.
• Innovative thinker with a passion for keeping on top of evolving trends and technologies in digital media.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, self-start, contribute under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Highly organized, creative and critical thinker. Self-motivated and results oriented with a high regard for details.