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Des Moines, IA, United States
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Des Moines Metro Reporter
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 Des Moines Register is seeking a reporter to produce enterprise and watchdog work focusing on issues and trends affecting the Des Moines metro.
This is a “next generation” city hall beat. The reporter will monitor the workings of city government, but spend the bulk of his or her time developing impactful enterprise relevant to readers in the Des Moines metro.
This reporter is expected to consistently break exclusive news. He or she will identify, produce and post stories, photos and video quickly and accurately across platforms: mobile, desktop and social media.
The Des Moines metro reporter will use live chats, social media, video and other tools to replace or supplement traditional story forms. He or she will use metrics to understand what’s resonating with readers and will shape coverage to increase audience. Duties include writing compelling headlines and employing SEO best practices to draw in readers. Database skills are a plus.
Source development is critical to the beat. This reporter will cultivate relationships with city and county officials, business leaders and community stakeholders to break stories. Responsibilities also include tracking legislation and public policy that impact local cities and taxpayers.
This reporter also provides general coverage of other trends and topics as necessary and handles occasional general assignments and breaking news.
Candidates should have a college degree and at least two years of professional journalism experience. Please submit clips.
About The Des Moines Register:
Register Media, a Gannett Co., Inc., and member of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is Iowa’s prominent media company and a 16-time Pulitzer Prize winner. We reach readers across the state with our daily Des Moines Register editions, our award-winning DesMoinesRegister.com website and various non-daily publications. We are part of the Gannett Co. an international media and marketing solutions company that informs and engages more than 100 million people every month through its powerful network of broadcast, digital, mobile and publishing properties. Register Media is committed to diversity and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment, post-offer drug screen and background check.
Gannett Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, education, political affiliation or veteran status.