Auto Industry Reporter Job at Gannett Co., Inc. in Nashville

Posted Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 5:00 AM

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. Our current portfolio includes the USA TODAY NETWORK and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom.

The Tennessean is seeking an experienced reporter to own national coverage of the fast-changing automotive industry across the South. From turbulence in the electric vehicle sector to clashes over unionization of EV battery and foreign-owned manufacturing plants, the successful candidate will have a front-row seat to a compelling storyline.

Based in Nashville, the journalist selected for this position will cover everything from massive investments in GM’s Spring Hill plant to Elon Musk and Tesla’s fortunes.

We are looking for a reporter who knows how to build sources, break news, and bring our growing audience smart enterprise stories about the state of the auto industry.

Elements of coverage include:

• The automotive industry’s big bet on electric vehicles in the South
• The UAW’s push for collective bargaining in right-to-work states
• Trending news on the auto industry
• The Trump administration’s impact on the auto landscape
• Sales and earnings reports of major manufacturers
• Fuel economy/emissions updates
• Tariffs impacts on the industry

Requirements:

• Willingness to travel
• At least three years of reporting experience, including breaking news and enterprise work
• Comfort using social media platforms
• Proficiency in finding trends in data
• Experience taking photos and video on a mobile device
• Strong communication skills and news judgment
• Ability to manage multiple stories and projects
• Ability to multitask and excel under deadline pressure
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Strong writing, spelling, and grammar skills; familiarity with AP style

This role requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.

About The Tennessean and Nashville:

The Tennessean is the state's largest news organization, full of ambitious journalists. Reporting frequently leads to rapid change at the state and local levels, and the newsroom has won national awards. Its office is located in the heart of Nashville, known for its vibrant culture and growing business landscape.

When you apply, please upload a single document file that includes:

1. Your resume – one to two pages
2. A cover letter outlining your approach to the job
3. Links to 3-6 online samples of your work

It is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format.

Gannett Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without