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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.
New York State Team Racial Justice Reporter
The USA TODAY Network New York State Team’s racial justice reporter produces digital content that holds leaders and institutions accountable and that shares the perspectives of persons most impacted by America’s legacy of discrimination and its ongoing impact in areas including the criminal justice system, (including policing, prisons and the legalization of cannabis), housing, the workplace and schools.
Key aspects of the job:

• Pursue revelatory stories related to racial justice issues in communities around New York state.


• Develop relationships with public officials, citizens, experts and others in order to provide unique insight into racial justice issues in communities like Yonkers and Rochester.


• Give special focus to the impact of policing tactics on members of marginalized communities, relying on interviews with community members, records searches and discussions with experts.


• Make it a mission to inform and engage readers through immediacy, enterprise reporting and riveting storytelling.


• Seek out and rely on public records, including databases when appropriate, to examine how government agencies perform and how and when they fall short of their own goals and standards or cause harm in the community. Such records include 50-a police disciplinary documents, housing data, the U.S. business census (which has breakdowns on ownership by race) and state and federal court documents


• Stay informed about state policy and proposed legislation that might impact marginalized groups and report about these developments in a reader-friendly way.


• Act as a public ambassador through community outreach and connects with influencers and engaged readers through social media.


• Provide thoughtful analysis of racial justice issues and of police/community relations.


• Work with the New York State Team editor, investigative and storytelling editors and audience analysts to shape reporting and storytelling to meet audience needs and interests on every platform.


• Help people in underserved communities share their knowledge and their lived experience.


• Build strong relationships to learn what information these community members need/want to know.


• Determine the best digital platforms and methods of presentation to inform underserved communities.


• Consistently make use of solutions journalism principles to produce outstanding enterprise work that leads to positive change within these communities.

KEY CONSIDERATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism or equivalent in experience and education, or college degree in related field.


• At least five years of reporting experience, which could include freelancing, internships and college publication work.


• Social media skills and video production knowledge required.


• Full professional working proficiency or bilingual proficiency in both English and Spanish.


• Data reporting knowledge and experience helpful.


• Database skills/Microsoft Excel skills preferred. (Data training will be part of successful candidate’s onboarding steps.)


• Exceptional core journalism skills (reporting, producing, editing).


• Deep understanding of and curiosity about competition for our customers' time and money.


• Self-motivation and self-direction.


• Effective communicator; able to get along with diverse personalities.


• Able to multi-task and excel under intense deadline pressure in a rapidly changing environment.


• Knows how to use time effectively in an always-on workday.


• Works collaboratively within a cross-functional environment.


• Must embrace peer-to-peer feedback and training.


• Applies innovative, creative thinking to support the company’s goals.


• Writing, spelling, grammar, AP and local style.


• Interact with social media followers and community influencers in an effective and responsible manner. This interaction is about building trust and attracting diverse audiences, not engaging in debates.


• A journalist committed to values of fairness, diversity, inclusion and professionalism.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.


• At least one year as a journalist.


• Good time management and organizational skills.


• Experience shooting and editing video.

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 written, 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 [email protected].

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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.
New York State Team Racial Justice Reporter
The USA TODAY Network New York State Team’s racial justice reporter produces digital content that holds leaders and institutions accountable and that shares the perspectives of persons most impacted by America’s legacy of discrimination and its ongoing impact in areas including the criminal justice system, (including policing, prisons and the legalization of cannabis), housing, the workplace and schools.
Key aspects of the job:

• Pursue revelatory stories related to racial justice issues in communities around New York state.


• Develop relationships with public officials, citizens, experts and others in order to provide unique insight into racial justice issues in communities like Yonkers and Rochester.


• Give special focus to the impact of policing tactics on members of marginalized communities, relying on interviews with community members, records searches and discussions with experts.


• Make it a mission to inform and engage readers through immediacy, enterprise reporting and riveting storytelling.


• Seek out and rely on public records, including databases when appropriate, to examine how government agencies perform and how and when they fall short of their own goals and standards or cause harm in the community. Such records include 50-a police disciplinary documents, housing data, the U.S. business census (which has breakdowns on ownership by race) and state and federal court documents


• Stay informed about state policy and proposed legislation that might impact marginalized groups and report about these developments in a reader-friendly way.


• Act as a public ambassador through community outreach and connects with influencers and engaged readers through social media.


• Provide thoughtful analysis of racial justice issues and of police/community relations.


• Work with the New York State Team editor, investigative and storytelling editors and audience analysts to shape reporting and storytelling to meet audience needs and interests on every platform.


• Help people in underserved communities share their knowledge and their lived experience.


• Build strong relationships to learn what information these community members need/want to know.


• Determine the best digital platforms and methods of presentation to inform underserved communities.


• Consistently make use of solutions journalism principles to produce outstanding enterprise work that leads to positive change within these communities.

KEY CONSIDERATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism or equivalent in experience and education, or college degree in related field.


• At least five years of reporting experience, which could include freelancing, internships and college publication work.


• Social media skills and video production knowledge required.


• Full professional working proficiency or bilingual proficiency in both English and Spanish.


• Data reporting knowledge and experience helpful.


• Database skills/Microsoft Excel skills preferred. (Data training will be part of successful candidate’s onboarding steps.)


• Exceptional core journalism skills (reporting, producing, editing).


• Deep understanding of and curiosity about competition for our customers' time and money.


• Self-motivation and self-direction.


• Effective communicator; able to get along with diverse personalities.


• Able to multi-task and excel under intense deadline pressure in a rapidly changing environment.


• Knows how to use time effectively in an always-on workday.


• Works collaboratively within a cross-functional environment.


• Must embrace peer-to-peer feedback and training.


• Applies innovative, creative thinking to support the company’s goals.


• Writing, spelling, grammar, AP and local style.


• Interact with social media followers and community influencers in an effective and responsible manner. This interaction is about building trust and attracting diverse audiences, not engaging in debates.


• A journalist committed to values of fairness, diversity, inclusion and professionalism.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.


• At least one year as a journalist.


• Good time management and organizational skills.


• Experience shooting and editing video.

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 written, 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.
#content
#LI-SG1
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 [email protected].

Apply for this job with Gannett

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