Quality of Life/Health Reporter

Company: Gannett
Location: Augusta
Posted on: June 22, 2022

Job Description:

Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a subscription-led and digitally focused media and marketing solutions company committed to empowering communities to thrive. With an unmatched reach at the national and local level, Gannett touches the lives of millions with our Pulitzer-Prize winning content, consumer experiences and benefits, and advertiser products and services.

Our current portfolio of media assets includes USA TODAY, local media organizations in 46 states in the U.S., and Newsquest, a wholly owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom with more than 120 local news media brands. Gannett also owns the digital marketing services companies ReachLocal, Inc., UpCurve, Inc., and WordStream, Inc., which are marketed under the LOCALiQ brand, and runs the largest media-owned events business in the U.S., USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures.

To connect with us, visit www.gannett.com.

This position researches, writes and reports compelling journalism that reaches and expands audiences by informing and engaging readers on the topics of health care in a role that crosses into and over several tradition newsroom beats to tell the stories of people and the impact of our city's and community's impact on them.
The reporter acts as a public ambassador through community outreach and connects with readers in person and through social media. He/she provides thoughtful analysis of complex issues including, but not limited to public health trends, healthy/unhealthy habits, mental health, environmental concerns, hospital/patient/nursing home safety and quality of life access disparities. He/she produces watchdog journalism that leads to change.
The reporter works with the content coach and content strategists to shape storytelling to meet audience needs and interests.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creates content (articles, videos, photos and social media posts) about local news that accurately informs, entertains and engages key audiences and platforms through the use of metrics.
• Provides thoughtful analysis of complex issues.
• Works toward becoming the community's leading voice in area of social justice.
• Plans and executes engagement opportunities to reach audiences through content, community events and social media.
• Connects with the community through outreach (social media, on camera, forums, community leadership, etc.).
• Works with coach and content strategist to evaluate what's working and what's not, and develops ongoing plans to better satisfy audience needs.
• Collaborates with content team to provide all appropriate elements for stories (i.e. photos, videos and graphics).
• Produces photos and video from events and beat coverage.
• Promotes personal brand, the brands of colleagues and the institutional brand.
• Coaches and mentors less-experienced journalists.
• Provides great customer service, helping readers find answers and solutions.
• Manages others in the newsroom at times and serves as a Content Coach / Editor.
• Performs other duties as necessary.KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
  
  • Produces top-notch watchdog journalism.
  • Has exceptional cross-platform storytelling skills
  • Has exceptional core journalism skills (reporting, producing, editing).
  • Has a deep understanding of and curiosity about competition for our customers' time and money.
  • Is self-motivated and self-directed.
  • Has an advanced knowledge of social media and how to engage audiences on digital platforms in the public space.
  • Has photo and video skills.
  • Is an effective communicator; able to get along with diverse personalities.
  • Is skilled at multitasking.
  • Excels under intense deadline pressure in a rapidly changing environment.
  • Knows how to use time effectively in a 24-hour news environment.
  • Works collaboratively within a cross-functional environment.
  • Embraces peer-to-peer feedback and training.
  • Applies innovative, creative thinking to support the company's goals.
  • Has command of spelling, grammar and AP and local style.
  • Is knowledgeable about the news Industry.
  • Is organized.WORK EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, LEVEL OF EDUCATION
    
    • Bachelor's in communications, journalism or equivalent in experience and education.
    • Five years' experience developing a personal brand and audience base, and experience with advanced storytelling techniques on multiple platforms.
    • News reporting requires off-site and on-location work for coverage assignments and events.
    • News often requires employees to work extended hours, evenings, weekends and holidays, sometimes unexpectedly when breaking news occurs.#content
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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.

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