Gannett Co., Inc.
Breaking News Reporter
Gannett Co., Inc., Camarillo, California, United States, 93012
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Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a diversified media company with expansive reach at the national and local level dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. We seek to inspire, inform, and connect audiences as a scalable, growth focused media and digital marketing solutions company. We endeavor to deliver essential content, marketing solutions, and experiences for curated audiences, advertisers, consumers, and stakeholders by leveraging our diverse teams and suite of products to enrich the local communities and businesses we serve. Our current portfolio of trusted media brands includes the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom. Our digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, uses innovation and software to enable small and medium-sized businesses to grow, and USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures, our events division, creates impactful consumer engagements, promotions, and races. Gannett open roles are featured on various external job boards. When applying to a position at Gannett, you should be completing an application onGannett Careers viaDayforce .Job postings directing you to complete an application on other external sites may not be valid. To connect with us, visitwww.gannett.comAre you passionate about breaking news?The Ventura County Star
/vcstar.com , the leading news organization for a diverse region of 850,000 residents and part of the
USA TODAY NETWORK , is looking for someone who is eager to head to the scene and is quick to file updates from the field. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, curious and a self-starter who recognizes that breaking news goes beyond fires and crashes. We want someone who can identify conversation starters and is ready to jump on the story of the day. Must be willing to cover stories outside the breaking news beat and have the ability to juggle longer-term stories between assignments.The Star is a daily newspaper with a primary focus on digital. We cover all of Ventura County, which includes 10 cities and unincorporated areas. Reporters often have opportunities to collaborate with journalists across California and the nation on enterprise projects and breaking news.We are located on the Southern California coast, within easy driving distance to Los Angeles, Malibu, Santa Barbara and the Central Coast. We have beautiful beaches and mountains, with sunshine and mild temperatures most of the year. It's the perfect location for someone who loves the outdoors.Responsibilities:Report quickly, clearly and accurately and deliver news, via stories, video, social media or any other methods available to reach our audience.Use metrics to inform story choices and shape beat strategies.Identifies top news stories of the day, based on analytics and audience potential.Cultivates a beat, knowing the ins/outs of the beat and its key players. Has a genuine interest in people and ability to build trust.Writes and/or produces multimedia content that appeals to key audience targets and maximizes user experience on digital and social platforms to reach readers where they spend their time and attention.Jump on breaking news. Research, write, report, photograph, video and/or voice a variety of stories.Engage on social media with sources and audience.Experiment with new ways of informing and engaging audiences on social platforms and alternate story forms.Monitor real-time news and sniff out the most important and fascinating stories important to our audiences in addition to pursue enterprise/investigative work to uncover stories that no one else is reporting.Demonstrate fast news judgment on an ongoing basis.Source development will be critical, cultivating contacts among first responders, police, judges and court staff.Requirements:Bachelor's or master’s in communications, journalism or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Experience shooting photos and videos is required and an ability to file quickly across platforms: mobile, desktop and social media.Strong command of grammar and AP style.Strong copy-editing skills and the ability to produce content that is clean, accurate and "publication ready."Is passionate and enthusiastic about news and content that will work well with audiences on social platforms.Comfortable in fluid, fast-breaking, stressful situations.A desire to grow and develop a key beat in newsroom.Is comfortable using social media to enhance reporting and promote stories – not only to share information but also to listen for what the community is talking about.Understands reporting ethics and sourcing.Excels in a fast-paced news environment and understands the digital-first mission.Collaborates well with others and can work with a team on the biggest stories.Ability to speak Spanish is desired.This role requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.Able to work occasional nights and weekends as needed by the news cycle.Application InstructionsWe 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.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.#Newsgnt#LI-NC1Gannett 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.
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Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a diversified media company with expansive reach at the national and local level dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. We seek to inspire, inform, and connect audiences as a scalable, growth focused media and digital marketing solutions company. We endeavor to deliver essential content, marketing solutions, and experiences for curated audiences, advertisers, consumers, and stakeholders by leveraging our diverse teams and suite of products to enrich the local communities and businesses we serve. Our current portfolio of trusted media brands includes the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom. Our digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, uses innovation and software to enable small and medium-sized businesses to grow, and USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures, our events division, creates impactful consumer engagements, promotions, and races. Gannett open roles are featured on various external job boards. When applying to a position at Gannett, you should be completing an application onGannett Careers viaDayforce .Job postings directing you to complete an application on other external sites may not be valid. To connect with us, visitwww.gannett.comAre you passionate about breaking news?The Ventura County Star
/vcstar.com , the leading news organization for a diverse region of 850,000 residents and part of the
USA TODAY NETWORK , is looking for someone who is eager to head to the scene and is quick to file updates from the field. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, curious and a self-starter who recognizes that breaking news goes beyond fires and crashes. We want someone who can identify conversation starters and is ready to jump on the story of the day. Must be willing to cover stories outside the breaking news beat and have the ability to juggle longer-term stories between assignments.The Star is a daily newspaper with a primary focus on digital. We cover all of Ventura County, which includes 10 cities and unincorporated areas. Reporters often have opportunities to collaborate with journalists across California and the nation on enterprise projects and breaking news.We are located on the Southern California coast, within easy driving distance to Los Angeles, Malibu, Santa Barbara and the Central Coast. We have beautiful beaches and mountains, with sunshine and mild temperatures most of the year. It's the perfect location for someone who loves the outdoors.Responsibilities:Report quickly, clearly and accurately and deliver news, via stories, video, social media or any other methods available to reach our audience.Use metrics to inform story choices and shape beat strategies.Identifies top news stories of the day, based on analytics and audience potential.Cultivates a beat, knowing the ins/outs of the beat and its key players. Has a genuine interest in people and ability to build trust.Writes and/or produces multimedia content that appeals to key audience targets and maximizes user experience on digital and social platforms to reach readers where they spend their time and attention.Jump on breaking news. Research, write, report, photograph, video and/or voice a variety of stories.Engage on social media with sources and audience.Experiment with new ways of informing and engaging audiences on social platforms and alternate story forms.Monitor real-time news and sniff out the most important and fascinating stories important to our audiences in addition to pursue enterprise/investigative work to uncover stories that no one else is reporting.Demonstrate fast news judgment on an ongoing basis.Source development will be critical, cultivating contacts among first responders, police, judges and court staff.Requirements:Bachelor's or master’s in communications, journalism or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Experience shooting photos and videos is required and an ability to file quickly across platforms: mobile, desktop and social media.Strong command of grammar and AP style.Strong copy-editing skills and the ability to produce content that is clean, accurate and "publication ready."Is passionate and enthusiastic about news and content that will work well with audiences on social platforms.Comfortable in fluid, fast-breaking, stressful situations.A desire to grow and develop a key beat in newsroom.Is comfortable using social media to enhance reporting and promote stories – not only to share information but also to listen for what the community is talking about.Understands reporting ethics and sourcing.Excels in a fast-paced news environment and understands the digital-first mission.Collaborates well with others and can work with a team on the biggest stories.Ability to speak Spanish is desired.This role requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.Able to work occasional nights and weekends as needed by the news cycle.Application InstructionsWe 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.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.#Newsgnt#LI-NC1Gannett 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.
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