Reporter (T2) - Content

Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative media company is seeking a dynamic reporter to join its service journalism team. This role focuses on delivering timely and audience-driven coverage across New England, particularly in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire. The ideal candidate will possess strong digital headline-writing skills and be adept at using social media to engage with communities. Flexibility is key, as shifts may include nights and weekends. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for storytelling, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Expert at using social media platforms for news coverage.
• Ability to write quickly and accurately under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Monitor social media and community groups for story ideas.
• Write several stories per day on emerging topics.

Skills

Social Media Expertise

Concise Writing

Fact-Checking

SEO Knowledge

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Journalism

Master's Degree in Journalism

Tools

Google Trends

SEO Tools

AP Style Guide

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 USA TODAY Network is looking for a New England Connect reporter to join our service journalism and trending Connect team. This reporter will provide timely and audience-focused coverage in every New England state, with a particular focus on Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New Hampshire.

We are looking for a reporter who is quick and flexible — full of topic-focused story ideas, who can urgently pursue them and write them at volume in varied formats. This reporter should be deeply curious, highly competitive and possess the desire to inform digital audiences. The reporter should be comfortable working with local and national editors and reporters across the USA TODAY Network, and able to seamlessly move between topics. We start with the headline, so great digital headline-writing skills are a must.

The reporter will work alongside our USA TODAY Network New England sites or the network Connect editors and content strategists to cover high-interest stories, help swarm breaking news and plan for major events.

This reporter should be comfortable interacting with and listening to social media and other digital communities, and being comfortable on camera is a plus. They will use data and analytics, and Google Trends and other SEO tools to inform their story choices and presentation on and off our platforms. This reporter must love telling stories quickly when needed, in-depth when called for, and always with accuracy. Living in or recently have lived in New England or having familiarity with the state and interests of communities is a plus.

The typical shift will start early, but must be flexible for what the topic needs, meaning nights and/or weekends may also be required. The position is fully remote.

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 New Englanders

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.

Requirements

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.

How To Apply

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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The hourly rate for this role will range between $16.44 and $33.65. Base compensation is reflective of many factors, including, but not limited to, the market in which one lives/works, individual education level, skills, certifications and experience. Note: variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and based on the role, may be applicable.

Gannett Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where Gannett employs employees. In addition, Gannett Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant’s disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals’ application for employment with Gannett Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact Gannett Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Media Production

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