The Register-Mail (Galesburg, Illinois), part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is seeking a reporter to produce enterprise and watchdog work focusing on issues and trends affecting Galesburg and the surrounding region. This is a broad-based news beat, encompassing city and county government, schools, businesses and breaking news.
Responsibilities:
- The reporter will monitor the workings of government but will focus on developing impactful enterprise relevant to readers’ lives
- This reporter is expected to consistently break exclusive news and to post stories, photos and video quickly and accurately across platforms: mobile, desktop and social media
- Source development is critical to the beat
- This reporter will cultivate relationships with local officials, business leaders and community stakeholders to break stories
- Use metrics and analytics to determine how to best reach and grow the audience
- Increase digital audience and engagement and grow digital subscriptions
- Apply innovative, creative thinking to support the company’s goals
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or master’s in communications, journalism or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- One year of experience in professional journalism writing and reporting or substantial internship or fellowship experience
- Understanding of metrics, social media and SEO
- Self-motivation and self-direction
- Top-notch planning, organizational and time management skills
- Ability to multi-task and excel under intense deadline pressure in a rapidly changing environment
- 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
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 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.
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