Reporter, Oklahoma Connect Job at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK in Oklahoma City

Overview

The Oklahoman, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is looking for a high-energy, endlessly curious reporter to join our breaking news, trending, and service journalism team, Oklahoma Connect. Our Connect team plays a key role in growing audience by providing fast-paced, engaging journalism that helps readers navigate their lives, keep on top of local issues and trends, stay safe during public emergencies, and connect with the community and world around them.

Responsibilities

• Finding and answering key questions local readers are asking on search and social, sometimes before they ask them.
• Creating service-journalism oriented content in connection to local topics in the news.
• Covering what’s trending and part of the conversation in the Oklahoma City metro area, localizing national trending stories in a service-journalism way with content that relates to the questions readers are asking about breaking news.
• Amplying breaking news coverage.
• Developing evergreen, seasonal ideas when local buzz or breaking news is lighter, including content relevant to reader curiosity, an engagement series, or light accountability work.

The Successful Candidate Will Need To

• Possess strong writing, reporting and multi-media skills.
• Display excellent news judgment and journalism ethics.
• Be a constant generator of story ideas and able to produce content early and often during peak audience periods.
• Have a knack for SEO-driven headlines and other audience-driving strategies.
• Be nimble and able to adjust swiftly to shifting news demands.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in journalism or any other subject or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4-5 years reporting experience, preferably in a digitally focused news organization.
• Commitment to detail, accuracy and fairness.
• Ability to multi-task and excel under deadline pressure, using time efficiently.
• This role requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.

Application Instructions

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.
• Examples of at least five stories you’re proud of. Try to include some that you turned quickly and that used alternative story forms.

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 individual’s 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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