Breaking News Reporter (UNION)
USA TODAY Co., Inc., West Palm Beach, FL, United States
Job Description
A reporter will be on top of
Breaking News
and what’s trending each day, sometimes writing multiple times per day. This person will be expected to be among the newsroom’s top pageview producers. They will create quick videos for almost every story; sometimes producing video-only stories. This reporter will need to have the basic skills of a reporter, knowing how to access public records (such as police records and body cam and surveillance video), build sources, conduct interviews and find and read data. They will need to know how to read analytics, Google Trends, and be active on social channels so they will be aware of what’s happening, what the hot topic is as it’s rising and know what resonates with our audience and what doesn’t. They also will be active in requesting User Generated Content from social channels and other avenues. Knowing and embracing Artificial Intelligence as a tool to improve their reporting duties is a must. They will be asked to localize national and state stories for our audience. They may be asked to work with other reporters and editors to create alternate URLs from existing stories. They will occasionally report in the field and will be a part of the newsroom’s coverage of big, breaking stories, such as hurricanes, and tent-pole events. They may be asked to work Tuesdays through Saturdays.
Application Materials
Your resume – one to two pages.
A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.
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.
EEO Statement 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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Breaking News
and what’s trending each day, sometimes writing multiple times per day. This person will be expected to be among the newsroom’s top pageview producers. They will create quick videos for almost every story; sometimes producing video-only stories. This reporter will need to have the basic skills of a reporter, knowing how to access public records (such as police records and body cam and surveillance video), build sources, conduct interviews and find and read data. They will need to know how to read analytics, Google Trends, and be active on social channels so they will be aware of what’s happening, what the hot topic is as it’s rising and know what resonates with our audience and what doesn’t. They also will be active in requesting User Generated Content from social channels and other avenues. Knowing and embracing Artificial Intelligence as a tool to improve their reporting duties is a must. They will be asked to localize national and state stories for our audience. They may be asked to work with other reporters and editors to create alternate URLs from existing stories. They will occasionally report in the field and will be a part of the newsroom’s coverage of big, breaking stories, such as hurricanes, and tent-pole events. They may be asked to work Tuesdays through Saturdays.
Application Materials
Your resume – one to two pages.
A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.
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.
EEO Statement 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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