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USA TODAY Co., Inc. · 4 months ago

General Assignment Reporter

Visalia, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$20.67/hr - $32.30/hr

1+ years exp

Gannett Co., Inc. is a diversified media company dedicated to empowering communities through essential content and marketing solutions. They are seeking a General Assignment Reporter who will focus on producing quick-turn hyper-local stories, handling on-scene reporting, and utilizing various digital tools to engage audiences. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong storytelling skills and a commitment to impactful journalism.

Newspapers

Responsibilities

Research, report and produce compelling content that continuously grows audience by informing and engaging readers

Act as a public ambassador through community outreach and connect with readers through email, social media

Provide thoughtful analysis of complex issues

Produce watchdog journalism that leads to change

Use real-time metrics to respond to user demand and reader interest

Contribute to the community’s greater good through impactful journalism

Qualification

Investigative reportingStorytelling across platformsDigital-first newsroom experienceMedia law knowledgeKeen news judgmentEthical decision-makingWriting skillsCommunication skillsTime management skills