Breaking News Reporter I

Gannett   Stuart, FL   Full-time     Writing / Editing
Posted on April 5, 2024
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Req #40557

Thursday, February 1, 2024
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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Treasure Coast Newspapers and TCPalm.com, all part of the USA Today Network, seeks a multimedia journalist to cover breaking news primarily in Martin County, but at times in the three-county region of the Treasure Coast. The reporter would cover breaking news first for our digital and social platforms and then for print. He or she will go to the scene of news happening, such as public safety issues, accidents, tragedies, courts or any developing news. This person is quick to verify real-time news as it happens and first to get that information to the public on all our digital platforms and to provide frequent updates. The job requires a quick-thinking, go-getter attitude and strong reporting and writing skills. The ideal candidate will be able to write breaking news quickly, use social media effectively and will be asked to develop digital components for news stories, including shooting, editing and publishing video. This reporter also should be able to use public records to find enterprising stories; database and other digital-focused skills are a plus.  This reporter will need to be able to connect with sources to get the jump on the competition, and be able to turn news reports into readable tales and videos.

 

A key component to this position is understanding the pulse of the community and reporting on topics important to residents, including follows and second URLs on hot topics. This includes tracking metrics and doubling down on trending stories in breaking news and enterprise ways.

 

This job is based in Stuart, Florida, and is a daytime shift that could include some evenings/nights, a weekend day and some holidays. Work in our three offices, including Stuart, Fort Pierce and Vero Beach will be required at times. A clean valid driver's license is required. A bachelor’s degree in journalism or other discipline that requires substantial writing is required. Being bilingual and experience as a breaking news reporter a plus.

 

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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  • Job Family Media
  • Job Function Content Production
  • Pay Type Hourly

Gannett

Stuart , FL
https://www.gannett.com/