Climate change/Environment Reporter II Job at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK in Sav

Posted Monday, January 13, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a diversified media company 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. Our current portfolio includes the USA TODAY NETWORK, local media organizations, and our digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ.

The Savannah Morning News/savannahnow.com, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is looking for an experienced climate change/environment reporter to cover environmental and climate issues of local, regional, and statewide significance.

This reporter will cover issues including sea-level rise and its impacts on beaches, barrier islands, and protected marshlands, the loss of freshwater wetlands to development, and the correlation between climate and severe weather as Savannah faces increasing hurricane threats.

Key areas of concern include unchecked growth, regional pressure from the Port Authority of Georgia, and economic development policies that exacerbate environmental issues. The reporter will need to build relationships with environmental groups, hunters, fishers, farmers, and industry professionals.

The climate change reporter will cover all aspects of climate change and its effects on the environment, economy, and quality of life. We value solutions-oriented journalism and accountability, aiming to empower readers with critical information.

Responsibilities:

• Creates storytelling that informs, entertains, and engages audiences through metrics.
• Connects with the community through storytelling and outreach (social media, forums, etc.).
• Collaborates with the content team to provide all appropriate elements for stories.
• Promotes personal and institutional brands.
• Explores and reports on a wide range of news and trends.
• Utilizes data analysis to identify trends.
• Demonstrates clear, concise writing skills.
• Requires outstanding research skills and extensive contacts.
• Builds trust within the community.
• Identifies and curates authoritative content.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or master’s in communications, journalism, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three years of environmental reporting/newsroom experience.
• Strong command of AP grammar and style.
• Strong copy-editing skills.
• Comfortable using social media to enhance reporting.
• Understands reporting ethics and sourcing.
• Excels in a fast-paced news environment.
• Collaborates well with others.
• Willing to travel on short notice for breaking news.
• Must work weekends and nights when necessary.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

How To Apply:

When applying, please upload a single document that includes:

• Your resume (1-2 pages).
• A cover letter outlining your approach to the job.
• Links to 3-6 online samples of your work.

Items must be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format.

Gannett Co., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, disability, and other classifications protected by law.