General Assignment Reporter Job at Statesman Journal / Gannett in Abilene

Overview

General Assignment Reporter at Statesman Journal / Gannett. The Abilene Reporter-News / reporternews.com, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, seeks a general news reporter with experience across the board in newsroom assignments to cover West Texas. The role includes breaking news, features, hard news and in-depth projects, with a primary focus on business, especially restaurant news and tech. The job requires building a source network in the community and working with administrators and others in education, state officials, and related areas to enhance coverage.

Responsibilities

• Create content (articles, videos, photos and social media posts) about local news that accurately informs, entertains and engages key audiences and platforms.
• Provide in-person coverage of events and meetings, and conduct in-person interviews.
• Provide thoughtful in-depth coverage of complex issues.
• Work toward becoming the community’s leading voice for news and issues in Abilene.
• Plan and execute engagement opportunities to reach audiences through content, community events and social media.
• Work with the editor to evaluate what’s working and develop ongoing plans to better satisfy audience needs.
• Collaborate with the content team to provide all appropriate elements for stories (photos, videos, graphics).
• Promote personal brand, the brands of colleagues and the institutional brand.
• Provide excellent customer service, helping readers find answers and solutions.
• Performs other duties as necessary.

Requirements

Application Instructions

We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, include a single document file (PDF) that includes in this order : your resume (1–2 pages), a cover letter outlining how you would approach the job, and links to 3–6 online samples of your work. Ensure items are assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format to receive the highest consideration.

About

Gannett Co., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants fair for employment and do not discriminate on protected characteristics. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation should contact Recruit@gannett.com.

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