Breaking News Reporter

Gannett; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a digital-first reporter to join their Breaking News team in Cincinnati. This role is crucial for delivering timely and accurate news to the community, requiring a proactive approach to uncover stories that matter. The ideal candidate will possess strong journalism skills, including the ability to write under pressure and engage audiences across multiple platforms. With a commitment to diversity and community engagement, this opportunity offers a dynamic environment where creativity and innovation are valued. If you're passionate about journalism and eager to make an impact, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of reporting experience required; strong clips may compensate for less experience.
• Proven ability to write on deadline and exceptional journalism skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor real-time news and report quickly and accurately.
• Work with editors to engage audiences through various platforms.

Skills

Reporting

Editing

Communication

Photo Skills

Video Skills

AP Style

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Innovative Thinking

Education

Bachelor's in Communications

Master's in Journalism

Job description

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Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a diversified media company with expansive reach at the national and local level dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. We seek to inspire, inform, and connect audiences as a scalable, growth-focused media and digital marketing solutions company. We endeavor to deliver essential content, marketing solutions, and experiences for curated audiences, advertisers, consumers, and stakeholders by leveraging our diverse teams and suite of products to enrich the local communities and businesses we serve. Our current portfolio of trusted media brands includes the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom. Our digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, uses innovation and software to enable small and medium-sized businesses to grow, and USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures, our events division, creates impactful consumer engagements, promotions, and races. Gannett open roles are featured on various external job boards. When applying to a position at Gannett, you should be completing an application on Gannett Careers via Dayforce. Job postings directing you to complete an application on other external sites may not be valid. To connect with us, visit www.gannett.com

The Cincinnati Enquirer/ cincinnati.com, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is seeking a digital-first reporter to be part of the Breaking News team.

Job Details:

The breaking news reporter finds and reports the top news of the day. This person should be cool under pressure, able to write fast and accurately.

A great breaking news reporter cuts through official-speak and lets the community know what’s happening clearly and concisely. We’re looking for a reporter who goes beyond standard press releases, digging into how and why things happen. Reporters on this team also pursue explainers, features, and other enterprise stories that reflect life in Greater Cincinnati.

The position requires initiative, accuracy, and urgency. It also demands strong news judgment and the ability to find and identify stories with impact and reflect the community through the inclusion of a variety of voices.

About The Enquirer:

The Enquirer, founded in 1851, serves communities in southwest Ohio and northern Kentucky. With major league sports (go Bengals!), a blossoming food and craft beer scene, hundreds of parks, world-class performing arts, and seven Fortune 500 companies, Cincinnati offers the amenities of a big city with the comfort and charm of a small town.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor real-time news and sniff out stories that are important to our audiences.
• Report quickly, clearly, and accurately and deliver news via stories, video, newsletters, Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, and any other methods available to reach our audience and develop new audiences.
• Use metrics to inform story choices and shape beat strategies.
• Work some night and weekend shifts.
• Work with editors to experiment with new ways of informing and engaging audiences on social platforms and through alternate story forms. This includes long-tail (evergreen) content.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or master’s in communications, journalism, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of reporting experience; applicants with less experience and strong clips may be considered.
• Proven ability to write on deadline.
• Exceptional core journalism skills (reporting, producing, editing). Strong command of AP grammar and style.
• Familiarity with public records and their use in reporting.
• Self-motivation and self-direction.
• Photo and video skills.
• Effective communicator; able to get along with diverse personalities.
• Knows how to use time effectively in a 24-hour news environment.
• Works collaboratively within a cross-functional environment. Must embrace peer-to-peer feedback and training.
• Applies innovative, creative thinking to support the company's goals.
• Industry knowledge.
• Organizational skills.
• Command of media law and Principles of Ethical Conduct.
• This position sometimes requires employees to work extended hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays, sometimes unexpectedly.
• This role requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.
• Employment is contingent on passing a post-offer pre-employment background check, motor vehicle record check & drug screen.

Application Instructions:

We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don’t limit your upload to a resume; show us what you’ve done. To do so, put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order:

• Your resume – one to two pages.
• A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.
• Links to 3-6 online samples of your work. Show us what you’ve produced or had a hand in that best reflects what you can do in your desired role.

It is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.

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