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USA TODAY Co., Inc. · 12 hours ago

Trending Reporter

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a diversified media company dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. They are seeking a fast, creative, detail-oriented journalist to produce trending content, including videos and articles, focusing on the hottest topics of the day.

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Hiring Manager
Cheryl Brennan
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Responsibilities

Produce an average of 1 video and 2-3 quick-hit articles per day focused on the hottest topic of the day
Tie state and national trending topics back to the Treasure Coast
Create and post videos on TCPalm, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and other social media
Develop coverage based on Google Trends, social media and USA Today Co.’s in-house analytics
Collaborate proactively with everyone in the TCPalm newsroom, Florida network, and USA Today corporation

Qualification

SEOVideo productionSocial media proficiencyDigital analyticsJournalism degreeMultitaskingAP styleCommunication skillsCollaboration

Required

A bachelor's or master's in communications, journalism or a related field
Strong skills in spelling, grammar, punctuation, AP style, communication, news judgment, SEO headline writing
Ability to produce photos and videos on a smartphone
Ability to produce maps, charts, timelines and other graphics on in-house platforms
Proficiency on all social media platforms, especially TikTok
Being comfortable branding yourself and promoting your content
Ability to multitask under deadline pressure and work efficiently and collaboratively
An acceptance and understanding of how digital analytics inform our coverage, and a willingness to evaluate how content is resonating with our audience and to change what's not
Working nights, weekends and holidays as needed
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and minimum state-required liability insurance

Preferred

Experience in a digital-first newsroom is preferred

Company

USA TODAY Co., Inc.

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USA TODAY Co., Inc.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Michelle Crossman
Manager of Columbus Magazines Group- Columbus Monthly, Columbus CEO, Columbus Weddings
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Mike Reed
Chairman / CEO
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