Statehouse/politics Reporter III | Greenville News | Posted 1.24.25 Job at Scpre

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

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The Greenville News, part of the USA Today Network, is recruiting for a statehouse/politics reporter in Greenville, South Carolina.

The ideal candidate will be aggressive and can deliver exclusive reporting on state government and politics. We seek a strong journalist who excels at producing enterprise and watchdog work that makes a difference and can lead to the changing of laws. A major emphasis will be on holding officials accountable, but this reporter’s portfolio also must extend beyond what’s happening in the statehouse to include almost anything that affects the lives of people in South Carolina, from politics and ethics reform to how taxpayer money is spent. The reporter will write a weekly politics column and understand and keep up with significant issues in Greenville County. The candidate should also have the ability to write quick, digestible, and digitally engaging content and understand how to use social media and SEO to draw in audiences.

Responsibilities:

• Identify, produce and post stories, photos, and video quickly and accurately across mobile, desktop, and social media platforms.
• Research, report and produce compelling content that informs and engages readers.
• Provide thoughtful analysis of complex issues. Produce watchdog journalism that leads to change.
• Use live video to spotlight breaking news and high-interest events.
• Produce content in alternative forms (listicles, Q&As, narratives, photo galleries, video) tailored to the right platform (mobile, desktop, social media) to best reach the audience.
• Use metrics to respond to user demand and reader interest.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or master’s in communications, journalism or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least five years of professional journalism experience.
• Adept at taking photos and video and will file quickly across platforms: mobile, desktop and social media.
• Strong command of AP grammar and the ability to produce content that is clean, accurate and "publication ready."
• Passionate and enthusiastic about news and content that resonates with audiences on social platforms.
• Comfortable in fluid, fast-breaking, stressful situations.
• Proficient in using social media such as Facebook, Instagram, and X to enhance reporting and promote stories.
• Understand reporting ethics and sourcing.
• Excel in a fast-paced news environment and understand the digital-first mission.
• Collaborate well with others and work with a team on the biggest stories.

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. 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.

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