Georgia Climate & Environment Beat Reporter

Gannett; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Gannett is seeking an experienced climate change/environment reporter in Savannah, Georgia, to cover environmental issues with local, regional, and statewide significance. The role involves storytelling that engages the audience, collaborating with a content team, and promoting personal and institutional brands. Candidates must possess strong research and writing skills, a background in environmental reporting, and be comfortable with digital and social media. A bachelor's or master's degree in communications or journalism is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of environmental reporting experience.
• Strong command of AP grammar and style.
• Ability to produce clean, publication-ready content.

Responsibilities

• Cover and write about climate change and its local impact.
• Connect with the community through storytelling.
• Collaborate to provide multimedia story elements.

Skills

Environmental reporting

Storytelling

Data analysis

Social media engagement

Research skills

Collaboration

Copy-editing

Education

Bachelor's or master’s in communications, journalism

Job description

Gannett is seeking an experienced climate change/environment reporter in Savannah, Georgia, to cover environmental issues with local, regional, and statewide significance. The role involves storytelling that engages the audience, collaborating with a content team, and promoting personal and institutional brands. Candidates must possess strong research and writing skills, a background in environmental reporting, and be comfortable with digital and social media. A bachelor's or master's degree in communications or journalism is required.