Statesman Journal / Gannett · 1 month ago
Service Journalism and Trending Reporter
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelUSA TODAY Co., Inc. is a diversified media company dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. They are seeking a Tennessee Connect reporter to provide timely and audience-focused coverage in Nashville and across the state, with responsibilities including monitoring social media for stories and producing content quickly and accurately.
ContentNews
Responsibilities
Monitor emails, social media, community groups and other sources to find stories
Monitor developing stories across news, social and other media platforms for key topics important to Tennesseans
Efficiently and accurately write stories, several per day
Find, pitch and swiftly produce stories on topics of emerging interest, with a focus on what readers want and need to know
Ensure content is properly optimized for competitive search ranking and best practices for user experience
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or master's degree in journalism or related field
Expert at using social media platforms; including but not limited to Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, Reddit and Bluesky
Command of concise writing, spelling, grammar, and AP style
Good fact-checking and reporting skills
Well-organized, detail-oriented and flexible
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Facility with AI and automation and experience in using it to enhance their journalism
Preferred
Living in or recently have lived in Nashville or having familiarity with the state and interests of communities
Being comfortable on camera
Company
Statesman Journal / Gannett
Statesman Journal is the primary source of news and information for our community.
Founded in 1980
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase