Spartanburg Growth Development Reporter

Company: Gannett Co., Inc
Location: Spartanburg
Posted on: July 31, 2022

Job Description:

Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a subscription-led and digitally focused media and marketing solutions company committed to empowering communities to thrive. With an unmatched reach at the national and local level, Gannett touches the lives of millions with our Pulitzer-Prize winning content, consumer experiences and benefits, and advertiser products and services.

Our current portfolio of media assets includes USA TODAY, local media organizations in 46 states in the U.S., and Newsquest, a wholly owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom with more than 120 local news media brands. Gannett also owns the digital marketing services companies ReachLocal, Inc., UpCurve, Inc., and WordStream, Inc., which are marketed under the LOCALiQ brand, and runs the largest media-owned events business in the U.S., USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures.

To connect with us, visit www.gannett.com.

The Spartanburg Herald-Journal /goupstate.com , part of the USA TODAY NETWORK is seeking a reporter to cover growth and development . Spartanburg is part of the vibrant Upstate of South Carolina. Along with neighboring Greenville, it is the largest metro area in South Carolina. Spartanburg County is the fifth-most populated county in SC. New businesses, housing developments and apartments are consistently popping up in our area. The city continues to grow with an expanding downtown. The Boiling Springs, Roebuck and Duncan communities are also hotbeds for new industry in and residential growth. The Herald-Journal strives to be the first to inform readers with breaking news and analysis related to that growth.

This is more than a business beat. The right candidate will be able to spot trends, connect dots and tell bigger stories about how the economic engines of this region are impacting Spartanburg and its residents. This reporter is expected to file public records requests and mine data for enterprise stories. This reporter also works closely with our city and county government reporters for story tips and ideas. We want this reporter to also explore issues related to affordable housing, public transportation, racial equity and neighborhood sustainability.

Spartanburg sits halfway between Charlotte and Atlanta. We are 45 minutes from the Blue Ridge Mountains and three hours from the Atlantic Coast.

The Herald-Journal works closely with the Greenville News and Anderson Independent-Mail as part of a growing and collaborative Upstate SC news team.

Responsibilities:
Tell stories that accurately inform and engage audiences and help to build a base of loyal readers and subscribers.
Write stories that address problems in our communities and probe potential solutions, hold government leaders accountable.
Understand the use of metrics and analytics to tailor writing to audience and to encourage readers to subscribe.
Work toward becoming the community's leading voice for growth and development reporting.
Connects with the community through storytelling and outreach (social media, forums, community leadership, etc.). Lead the conversation on our What's New in Spartanburg Facebook Group.
Works with editors to evaluate what's working and what's not and develops ongoing plans to better satisfy audience needs.
Collaborates to provide all appropriate elements for stories (i.e., Photos, videos and graphics). Captures basic photos and video as needed.
Provides great customer service, helping readers find answers and solutions.

Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or higher in journalism.
An aggressive spirit and a willingness to doggedly ask hard questions of people in power.
An ability to connect with people in the community in a way that, first and foremost, builds relationships and trust and, second, encourages them to tell their stories.
The ability to work well with a team of reporters, photojournalists and editors, but also to function independently when needed.
Sound news judgment.
A knowledge of AP style and a sound ethical approach to journalism.
The ability to work some nights and weekends in a newsroom that also tries to foster work-life balance in a career that often demands flexible scheduling.
This role requires a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.
Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment, post-offer drug screen and background check.

We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role and our newsroom. 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 5-10 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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Gannett 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.

Other details
Job Family Frontline Journalists
Job Function Consumer
Pay Type Hourly

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