Gannett is hiring: Housing growth and development reporter in Indianapolis

Housing And Urban Growth Reporter

IndyStar is seeking a housing and urban growth reporter to cover central Indiana's dynamic housing market. This reporter will cover a range of housing-related issues that affect and interest all readers regardless of whether they rent or own, whether they're looking for a new place to live, or whether they just want to keep abreast of the real estate market.

IndyStar is winner of three Pulitzer Prizes, including in 2021 for national reporting. You'll work with and learn from some of journalism's best while living in a vibrant and diverse city in the heart of the Midwest.

The housing reporter will be expected to cover breaking housing news while ferreting out the best enterprise stories on this beat, using analytics to help guide decisions of what stories to pursue. Coverage can range from issues such as whether the local market has sufficient affordable housing to potential solutions for the unhoused to the latest development plans for suburban luxury homes.

As Indianapolis is a competitive journalism market, a successful reporter will bring a desire to break news first to their work and produce stories other outlets do not have.

Our town may be competitive, but our newsroom is collaborative. This reporter can expect to work with colleagues on a range of beats, particularly the growth and development beat, city hall and community reporters. Every IndyStar reporter is expected to seek out and represent diverse racial, ethnic, and economic perspectives in their work.

Our mission is clear: IndyStar informs, empowers, and inspires the people of Central Indiana with our journalism. We deliver journalism that is essential to the communities we serve with urgency. We are a people-centered newsroom that's obsessed with thoughtful experimentation and developing our next generation of industry leaders.

Key responsibilities

• Covering breaking news about housing in central Indiana, including news involving the Indianapolis Housing Agency and new housing developments and apartments being built around central Indiana.
• Identifying and writing enterprise and trend stories on topics such as affordable housing and trends in the local real estate market.
• Writing stories that tell readers what they need to know about shifts in the housing market.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least two years of professional journalism experience.
• An entrepreneurial approach to growing audience and a dedicated following.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to take photos and record video/audio in the field.
• Solid news judgment that's guided by experience with audience metrics.
• Strong sense of journalism ethics and grounding in basics of media law.
• Commitment to reporting with fairness, compassion, and sensitivity.
• Command of AP style and dedication to accuracy.

Expected pay range: The salary range is $48,000 to $52,000, commensurate with experience.

How to apply: 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 PDF document file that includes the following, in this order:

1. Your resume one to two pages.
2. A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.
3. Links to 3-6 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.

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 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.