Job Description
Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a subscription-led and digitally-focused media and marketing solutions company committed to empowering communities to thrive. With an unmatched reach at the national and local level, Gannett touches the lives of millions with our Pulitzer Prize-winning content, consumer experiences and benefits, and advertiser products and services.
Our current portfolio of media assets includes The USA TODAY NETWORK, which includes USA TODAY, and local media organizations in 43 states in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom. We also own digital marketing services companies under the brand LocaliQ, which provide a cloud-based platform of products to enable small and medium-sized businesses to accomplish their marketing goals. In addition, our portfolio includes one of the largest media-owned events businesses in the U.S., USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures.
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National News Reporter III/Personal Finance Reporter
USA TODAY’s Money & Consumer team is seeking a personal finance reporter who can chronicle how Americans spend, save, invest and lose money through a focus on financial planning and budgeting -- using a variety of storytelling forms -- including on-the-news TTPs, quick-turn features, explainers and live story formats.
The reporter will be responsible for staying abreast of the shifting attitudes and behaviors toward money, and for getting ahead of the competition.
This reporter should also be able to cover investing and, selectively, milestones moments in the markets that could have a wide impact on personal finances.
We are looking for a journalist willing to experiment with new storytelling forms and to tell stories that reflect America’s diversity of experiences with and perspectives about money.
Responsibilities also include writing about seasonal personal finance topics such as college aid or end-of-year financial planning. And when markets become turbulent or another major financial story breaks, we need a reporter who can work with colleagues to create daily content and quick-turn enterprise.
Remote candidates in any state except Alaska & Hawaii are welcome.
Job Level: National News Reporter III
Minimum salary for this position: $72,000
Responsibilities:
- Create content (articles, videos, photos, and social media posts) about local news that accurately informs, entertains, and engages key audiences and platforms with metrics.
- Provide thoughtful, in-depth reporting of complex issues.
- Work with editors to evaluate what's working and what's not and develop ongoing plans to better satisfy audience needs.
- Mentor colleagues.
- Collaborate with content team to provide all appropriate elements for stories (i.e., photos, videos, and graphics).
- Promote personal brand, the brands of colleagues and the institutional brand.
- Provide great customer service, helping readers find answers and solutions.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's or master’s degree in communications, digital media, journalism or any other related subject or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Candidates should have at least three years of reporting experience.
- Strong knowledge of AP grammar and style.
- Comfort with using social media to report and promote stories.
- Understanding of media law, journalism and reporting ethics and sourcing.
- Collaborative spirit who can work well with others.
- 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.
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:
1. Your resume – one to two pages.
2. A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.
3. 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 annualized base salary for this role will range between $72,000.00 and $161,000.00. Variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and based on the role, may be applicable. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, location, and union representation, if 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 Recruit@gannett.com.