Suburban news, growth, development reporter

About the role

The Clarion Ledger, part of USA TODAY NETWORK, is seeking an insatiably curious reporter to cover dynamic suburban news, growth and development in the Jackson, Mississippi, area as well as general assignments and breaking news as needed.

Responsibilities

• Create storytelling that accurately informs, entertains and engages specific audiences and platforms through the use of metrics.
• Work toward becoming the community's leading voice in the area of expertise.
• Connect with the community through storytelling and outreach (social media, on camera, forums, community leadership, etc.).
• Provide thoughtful analysis of complex issues.
• Collaborate with content team to provide all appropriate elements for stories (e.g., photos, videos and graphics).
• Capture basic photos and video as needed.
• Promote personal brand, the brands of colleagues and the institutional brand.
• Coach and mentor less-experienced journalists.
• Provide great customer service, helping readers find answers and solutions.
• Breaking news on a variety of subjects as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in communications, journalism or equivalent in experience and education.
• Three years' experience developing a personal brand and reader base.
• Experience with advanced storytelling techniques on multiple platforms.

Qualifications

• Insatiably curious.
• Team player.
• Desire to tell stories that hold government accountable and enrich people’s lives.

Skills

• Advanced storytelling techniques on multiple platforms.

Benefits

• Committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD

Application Instructions

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.