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Business and development reporter
$74k-89k (estimate)
Full Time
2 Weeks Ago
Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK is Hiring a Business and development reporter Near Brighton, MI
|Current Gannett Employees- Please ensure you are using our abbreviated process on the internal Careers site by logging into Dayforce through OKTA| 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
Are passionate about business and development? Are you able to write in a way that engages, entertains and informs audiences?
The Livingston Daily/livingstondaily.com, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is seeking a business and development reporter to cover Michigan's Livingston County, among other human interest and enterprise stories in the community. This beat includes businesses in Brighton, Hartland, Howell, Pinckney and Fowlerville, as well as several planning commission and municipal boards in these areas. The right candidate will cover daily stories and provide in-depth reporting, as needed, on openings, closings, restaurant inspections, business trends, development plans, and more. We are seeking a journalist who wants to lead coverage for the region and can develop sources. This person should enjoy speaking with real people, including business owners, customers and stakeholders. We need a reporter who isn’t afraid to ask the hard questions, even when it doesn't match a business' PR plan.
This reporter should have a knack for writing fun, engaging content. Experience with public records, deciphering agendas and working with databases is preferred. Equity and inclusion are central to our reporting and we need a reporter who shares the mission of including the vast array of viewpoints, including a diversity of ages, genders, races, religions and physical and mental abilities.
Responsibilities
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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.
Are passionate about business and development? Are you able to write in a way that engages, entertains and informs audiences?
The Livingston Daily/livingstondaily.com, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is seeking a business and development reporter to cover Michigan's Livingston County, among other human interest and enterprise stories in the community. This beat includes businesses in Brighton, Hartland, Howell, Pinckney and Fowlerville, as well as several planning commission and municipal boards in these areas. The right candidate will cover daily stories and provide in-depth reporting, as needed, on openings, closings, restaurant inspections, business trends, development plans, and more. We are seeking a journalist who wants to lead coverage for the region and can develop sources. This person should enjoy speaking with real people, including business owners, customers and stakeholders. We need a reporter who isn’t afraid to ask the hard questions, even when it doesn't match a business' PR plan.
This reporter should have a knack for writing fun, engaging content. Experience with public records, deciphering agendas and working with databases is preferred. Equity and inclusion are central to our reporting and we need a reporter who shares the mission of including the vast array of viewpoints, including a diversity of ages, genders, races, religions and physical and mental abilities.
Responsibilities
- Work toward becoming the county’s leading voice in business.
- Connect with the community through storytelling.
- Work with your editor to evaluate what's working and what's not and develop ongoing plans to better reach audience needs.
- Capture high-res photos and video as needed.
- Bachelor's or master’s in communications, journalism or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least two years of reporting experience in a daily newsroom preferred.
- Strong communication skills, news judgment and headline-writing ability.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including empathy and compassion.
- Proficiency on social media platforms; including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and experience engaging readers in this public space.
- Energetic self-starter and a fast thinker who can spot stories that matter.
- Experience shooting and editing photos and video.
- Ability to multitask and excel in a fast-paced environment under intense deadline pressure.
- Ability to work collaboratively and efficiently with a team of journalists.
- Strong writing, spelling and grammar skills and knowledge of AP style.
- Command of media law and principles of ethical conduct.
- This role requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.
- 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 that best reflects what you can do in your desired role.
#Newsgnt
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.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$74k-89k (estimate)
POST DATE
09/01/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
09/26/2024
WEBSITE
gannett.com
HEADQUARTERS
Mclean, TX
SIZE
>50,000
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