The Iowa City Press-Citizen/ press-citizen.com , part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is seeking a reporter to break news and produce enterprise and watchdog work focusing on education, entertainment, shopping and dining in Iowa City and Johnson County, Iowa.
Responsibilities:
- This reporter will keep readers up to date on concert announcements and new restaurants, bars and stores
- 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 school administrators, teachers and parents and leaders in the entertainment and business communities
- This reporter also will handle general assignments and breaking news as needed
- Use metrics and analytics to determine how to best reach and grow the audience
- Increase digital audience and engagement and grow digital subscriptions
- Be courageous about experimentation
- Be a team player who likes to collaborate with coworkers
- 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
- Two years of experience in professional journalism writing and reporting or substantial internship or fellowship experience
- Understanding of metrics, social media and SEO
- Solid news judgment
- 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.
- Your resume – one to two pages.
- A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.
- Links to six samples of your work.
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