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USA TODAY Co., Inc. · 5 months ago

Government Reporter

Memphis, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a diversified media company dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. They are seeking a Government Reporter to cover Memphis and Shelby County government and politics, producing daily, enterprise, and project work with an emphasis on stories that drive digital subscriptions.

Newspapers

Responsibilities

Creates storytelling that accurately informs, entertains and engages specific audiences and platforms through the use of metrics

Works toward becoming the community’s leading voice in area of expertise

Promotes personal brand, the brands of colleagues and the institutional brand

Report quickly, clearly and accurately and deliver news, via stories, video, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or any other methods available to reach our audience

Use metrics to inform story choices and shape beat strategies

Cultivates a beat, knowing the ins/outs of the city/county government/politics beat and its key players. Has a genuine interest in people and ability to build trust

Writes and/or produces multimedia content that appeals to key audience targets and maximizes user experience on digital and social platforms to reach readers where they spend their time and attention

Experiment with new ways of informing and engaging audiences on social platforms and be proficient in using alternate story forms

Qualification

Journalism experienceSocial media proficiencyWriting skillsCopy-editing skillsUnderstanding reporting ethicsPassion for newsTeam collaborationAdaptability in fast-paced environment