Breaking News & Public Safety Reporter
Req #26991
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Breaking News & Public Safety Reporter
The Livingston Daily/livingstondaily.com, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is looking for an enterprising reporter to cover breaking news, public safety, and the impact of crime on Livingston County.
We’re looking for a reporter who has urgency, a sense of curiosity and the tenacity to ask tough questions. The successful candidate will have experience with accessing public records, an ability to analyze data, and a commitment to write people-first stories.
The reporter must embrace our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and be relentless about including diverse voices in our storytelling. Video skills are a plus.
Our reporters use social media to connect with audiences and engage with the community.
Responsibilities:
- Creates storytelling that accurately informs, entertains, and engages specific audiences and platforms using metrics.
- Works toward becoming the community's leading voice in the area of expertise.
- Connects with the community through storytelling and outreach (social media, on camera, forums, community leadership, etc.)
- Provides thoughtful analysis of complex issues.
- Works with the editor to evaluate metrics, what's working, what's not, and to develop ongoing plans to better satisfy audience needs.
- Collaborate to provide all appropriate elements for stories, such as photos, videos, and graphics. Captures basic photos and videos as needed.
- Promotes personal brand, the brands of colleagues, and the institutional brand.
- Provides great customer service, helping readers find answers and solutions.
- Performs other duties as necessary.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's or master’s degree in communication, journalism or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Daily journalism experience is preferred but will consider entry level.
- Ability to write clear, compelling articles that engage our audience and to enhance your work with video and other digital storytelling tools as appropriate.
- Understanding of social media and its uses.
- Understanding of metrics and ability to adapt based on feedback from data.
- Ability to multi-task and excel under deadline pressure, using time efficiently in a 24-hour newsroom.
- Skill at collaborating in a cross-functional environment and adapting in a rapidly changing industry.
- This job includes some evening and weekend work.
- This role requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.
- Employment is contingent on passing a post-offer pre-employment background check, motor vehicle record check & drug screen.
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.
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.
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Other details
- Job Family Frontline Journalists
- Job Function Consumer
- Pay Type Hourly
- Required Education Equivalent Experience