The Herald-Journal
USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a diversified media company with expansive reach at the national and local level dedicated to empowering and enriching communities.
The reporter will cultivate an engaging, active, and inclusive social media presence and will be responsible for the tone, tenor, and content mix of our branded social media accounts. The reporter will coordinate with our visuals team but photo and video skills are pluses. The reporter should be comfortable appearing on video, and at personal appearances.
DUTIES
Creates food and dining content (articles, videos, photos and social media posts) about Spartanburg that accurately informs, entertains and engages key audiences and platforms through the use of metrics
Works with editors and analysts to evaluate what's working and what's not and develops ongoing plans to better satisfy audience needs.
Collaborates with visuals and production team to provide all appropriate elements for stories (i.e. photos, videos and graphics). Captures photos and video as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
KEY CONSIDERATIONS
Strong writing skills and a command of grammar and style.
Strong social media skills. The successful candidate uses social to build audience and as a source for beat development, and can create engaging posts and reels. Experience with or the ability to master Canva is a must.
A self-starter who owns the beat yet works collaboratively with others to meet common goals.
A journalist committed to values of fairness, diversity, inclusion and professionalism.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
One to two years of experience as a reporter/writer.
Proven experience with content management systems and social media channels.
Good time management and organizational skills.
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. Please include: Your resume - one to two pages; A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job; Links to 3-5 online samples of your work. Show us what you've written, produced, or had a hand in that best reflects what you can do. 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.
USA TODAY 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 USA TODAY Co. employs employees. In addition, USA TODAY 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 USA TODAY Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact USA TODAY Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at Recruit@usatodayco.com. Applicants must be authorized to work in the applicable location. Applications from outside these regions will be removed from our system after submission.
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The reporter will cultivate an engaging, active, and inclusive social media presence and will be responsible for the tone, tenor, and content mix of our branded social media accounts. The reporter will coordinate with our visuals team but photo and video skills are pluses. The reporter should be comfortable appearing on video, and at personal appearances.
DUTIES
Creates food and dining content (articles, videos, photos and social media posts) about Spartanburg that accurately informs, entertains and engages key audiences and platforms through the use of metrics
Works with editors and analysts to evaluate what's working and what's not and develops ongoing plans to better satisfy audience needs.
Collaborates with visuals and production team to provide all appropriate elements for stories (i.e. photos, videos and graphics). Captures photos and video as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
KEY CONSIDERATIONS
Strong writing skills and a command of grammar and style.
Strong social media skills. The successful candidate uses social to build audience and as a source for beat development, and can create engaging posts and reels. Experience with or the ability to master Canva is a must.
A self-starter who owns the beat yet works collaboratively with others to meet common goals.
A journalist committed to values of fairness, diversity, inclusion and professionalism.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
One to two years of experience as a reporter/writer.
Proven experience with content management systems and social media channels.
Good time management and organizational skills.
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. Please include: Your resume - one to two pages; A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job; Links to 3-5 online samples of your work. Show us what you've written, produced, or had a hand in that best reflects what you can do. 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.
USA TODAY 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 USA TODAY Co. employs employees. In addition, USA TODAY 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 USA TODAY Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact USA TODAY Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at Recruit@usatodayco.com. Applicants must be authorized to work in the applicable location. Applications from outside these regions will be removed from our system after submission.
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