Overview USA TODAY/usatoday.com a digital-first Trending News Reporter focused on finding and reporting on the top news of the day. Breaking News Reporters identify and report on timely stories of interest to our audiences using news judgment, as well as the latest trends, metrics and social tools to find stories that will resonate. We want someone who can work calmly under tight deadlines, deliver scoops, write quickly, make a lot of phone calls, dig up documents, be creative, think about storytelling on different platforms and deliver sharp headlines. Someone willing to learn new skills is great. They are also comfortable with live blogs, listicles, quick enterprise stories and excel at SEO. This person will work regularly with reporters and editors across the USA TODAY Network to identify national stories and publish them on USATODAY.com. The ideal Trending News Reporter is interested in a little bit of everything and has an insatiable curiosity about the world around them. The position demands initiative, accuracy, urgency and insight. This Trending News Reporter works Monday through Friday from 3 pm to 11 pm Eastern and occasionally helps out on holidays and weekends when needed, such as when coworkers are off. This role is remote and can be based anywhere in the US, except for Alaska and Hawaii. Responsibilities Identify and report on top national news stories of the day and monitor real-time news. Write and report quickly and accurately, doggedly chasing down tips and trying to answer readers’ questions. Work with coworkers to deliver news via stories, video, newsletters, Facebook, X, Instagram or any other methods available to reach our audience. Use metrics to inform story choices and shape strategies. Requirements Bachelor’s or master’s degree in journalism or any other subject, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of 2 years’ reporting/newsroom experience. Able to file quickly and accurately. Strong command of grammar and style. Passionate and enthusiastic about viral news, breaking news and important topics of the day. Comfortable in fluid, fast-moving, intense situations. Also comfortable using social media to enhance reporting and promote stories. Understanding of reporting ethics and sourcing. Excel in a fast-paced news environment and understands the digital-first mission. Collaborate well with others and can work with a team – including teammates and colleagues who are mostly remote. Application Instructions 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 outlining how you would approach the internship and what you hope to gain from the experience. Links to no more than three published stories, writing samples. 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. 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 individual's application for employment with Gannett Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact Gannett Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at Recruit@gannett.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr Gannett Co., Inc.
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