Arts and Culture Reporter Job at Gannett in Milwaukee

Arts and Culture Reporter — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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Overview

This position is designed to elevate the voices of local creatives, explore the intersection of art and social justice, and connect diverse communities through storytelling that informs, inspires and engages. The role may involve writing about institutions, grassroots venues, and community-centered arts activity, and may include hosting events or conversations with artists.

Responsibilities:

• Arts and Culture Coverage: Report on Milwaukee’s arts ecosystem, including major institutions like the Milwaukee Art Museum, with a focus on grassroots galleries, performance spaces and public art installations.
• Social Justice Lens: Examine how visual and performing arts intersect with issues of equity, identity and community empowerment.
• Story Development: Pitch and produce enterprise and feature stories that highlight underrepresented artists and cultural movements.
• Multimedia Storytelling: Use photography, video and social media to enhance storytelling and reach audiences across platforms.
• Community Engagement: Serve as a public ambassador for the Journal Sentinel, building relationships with artists, organizations, and readers through events, social media and outreach.
• Collaboration: Work with editors and fellow reporters to ensure comprehensive and inclusive coverage of the area arts scene.
• Reach: Produce high-impact coverage that reaches people in Milwaukee and beyond.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience covering the arts, culture or social justice.
• Strong writing, reporting and interviewing skills with a keen eye for detail and narrative.
• Proficiency in digital tools and platforms including social media, mobile photography/video and content management systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced newsroom.
• Deep curiosity about Milwaukee’s cultural landscape and a commitment to inclusive storytelling.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

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. Assemble a single document file that includes, in this order:

• Your resume – one to two pages.
• A cover letter outlining how you would approach the internship and what you hope to gain from the experience.
• Links to no more than three published stories, writing samples.

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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