What are the responsibilities and job description for the Growth and Development Reporter I position at Statesman Journal / Gannett?
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The MetroWest Daily News (metrowestdailynews.com) and Milford Daily News (milforddailynews.com) seek a reporter passionate about the housing and business markets to cover the growth and development beat.
The newsroom, which produces both newspapers and is part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, wants a reporter to tell the stories for the people of Framingham, Milford and surrounding communities, not just write about them. This will be a person who is a curious, imaginative and digitally savvy journalist, who can write stories that are informative, moving, enlightening and original, something our readers can’t get anywhere else.
The reporter will focus on all types of commercial and residential development issues, as well as the real estate market. They will be asked to look at housing, redevelopment, new and existing businesses, permitting and zoning in a way that engages our audience and tells readers why these stories are important to them.
If you’re the type of reporter whose curiosity unearths an interesting story behind a seemingly routine zoning or planning board agenda item, this job is for you. This job requires an understanding of social media platforms, Google Trends, audience metrics and SEO techniques; quick, tight, lively writing; and a competitive mindset.
This reporter is expected to consistently break exclusive news, staying ahead of the competition on daily and enterprise work. Source development will be critical, cultivating contacts among residents and officials.
With approximately 72,000 residents, Framingham is the 14th-largest city in Massachusetts. Framingham is known for the Framingham Heart Study, which started in 1948 with more than 5,000 residents and is now in its third generation. It is also home to Shoppers World, one of the first suburban shopping malls in the country. Together with the adjacent Natick Mall, they are major components of the so-called Golden Triangle shopping district along Route 9.
With approximately 30,000 residents, Milford is a town known for its industrial and mining opportunities due to its proximity to the Charles, Mill and Blackstone rivers and large amounts of pink granite. For nearly 120years, Milford has had its own hospital, now called Milford Regional Medical Center, and has a cancer treatment facility with the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
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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.
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 MetroWest Daily News (metrowestdailynews.com) and Milford Daily News (milforddailynews.com) seek a reporter passionate about the housing and business markets to cover the growth and development beat.
The newsroom, which produces both newspapers and is part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, wants a reporter to tell the stories for the people of Framingham, Milford and surrounding communities, not just write about them. This will be a person who is a curious, imaginative and digitally savvy journalist, who can write stories that are informative, moving, enlightening and original, something our readers can’t get anywhere else.
The reporter will focus on all types of commercial and residential development issues, as well as the real estate market. They will be asked to look at housing, redevelopment, new and existing businesses, permitting and zoning in a way that engages our audience and tells readers why these stories are important to them.
If you’re the type of reporter whose curiosity unearths an interesting story behind a seemingly routine zoning or planning board agenda item, this job is for you. This job requires an understanding of social media platforms, Google Trends, audience metrics and SEO techniques; quick, tight, lively writing; and a competitive mindset.
This reporter is expected to consistently break exclusive news, staying ahead of the competition on daily and enterprise work. Source development will be critical, cultivating contacts among residents and officials.
With approximately 72,000 residents, Framingham is the 14th-largest city in Massachusetts. Framingham is known for the Framingham Heart Study, which started in 1948 with more than 5,000 residents and is now in its third generation. It is also home to Shoppers World, one of the first suburban shopping malls in the country. Together with the adjacent Natick Mall, they are major components of the so-called Golden Triangle shopping district along Route 9.
With approximately 30,000 residents, Milford is a town known for its industrial and mining opportunities due to its proximity to the Charles, Mill and Blackstone rivers and large amounts of pink granite. For nearly 120years, Milford has had its own hospital, now called Milford Regional Medical Center, and has a cancer treatment facility with the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Job Details
Typical Job Duties
- Research, report and produce accurate, compelling content that informs and engages readers.
- Is passionate and enthusiastic about news, developing a beat and becoming a local authority on development.
- Be a curious, assertive and self-starting journalist.
- Understands the standards and ethics around newsgathering and can competently execute most of its primary forms, including source interviews, use of public records, data analysis and primary and secondary source research.
- Capitalize on live, breaking and trending moments by creating quick-turn-around content for social media and other digital platforms
- Use sites such as Google Trends, DataMiner and other search tools to mine story ideas from social media and news organizations.
- Produce content in alternative forms (listicles, Q&As, narratives, video).
- Use real-time metrics to respond to user demand and reader interest.
- Collaborates well and can work with a team on the biggest stories. Flexibility to fill in on other beats to assisting coverage of breaking news and other events.
- Able to work occasional late nights as needed by the news cycle.
- Bachelor's or master’s in communications, journalism or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 1 to 3 years of professional journalism experience.
- High-level writing, communication and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Understanding of AP style, reporting ethics and sourcing.
- Adept at taking photos and video
About
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.
#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.
