The Cape Cod Times, part of Gannett Inc. and the USA TODAY NETWORK, is seeking a digitally savvy journalist to be our next breaking and trending reporter, identifying, verifying and curating news of what readers on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket are talking about. Our readership is both on the Cape and Islands and beyond.
This reporter is also expected to have the range to handle breaking news coverage, quick-turn enterprise and features. This job requires an understanding of social media platforms, Google Trends, audience metrics and SEO techniques; quick, tight, lively writing; and a competitive mindset determined to see one's work at the top of our pageview charts each day.
Mostly, it requires endless curiosity.
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It's high-volume early morning beat, responsible for two to three short posts most weekdays for breaking/trending news balanced with two or three additional stories each week.
Cape Cod is home to more than 220,000 people in a beautiful seaside environment that offers access to many outdoor activities - on land and water. The Cape, located about an hour south of Boston, has a vibrant creative economy from music to theater and craftspeople to writers. And the Cape is home to some of the most highly regarded scientific research institutions in the world.
Responsibilities:
- Research, report and produce accurate, compelling content that informs and engages readers.
- Be a curious, self-starting journalist who jumps to report on breaking news and trending topics with urgency.
- Capitalize on live, breaking and trending moments by creating quick-turn-around content for social media and other digital platforms
- Use Google Trends, Datamine Rand other search tools to mine story ideas from social media and news organizations.
- Produce content in alternative storytelling formats as needed to best reach the target audience.
- Optimize, aggregate and package content for digital publication. Enhance content with video, galleries, SEO meta-data, hyperlinks and images as needed.
- Use real-time metrics to respond to user demand and reader interest.
- Work collaboratively as part of a team with other reporters, photographers and editors. Occasionally, fill in on other beats as needed.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's or master's in communications, journalism or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least three years of professional journalism experience.
- High-level writing, communication and time management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work well on deadline.
- Ability to produce content that is engaging, clean, accurate and publication ready.
- Comfort with using social media to enhance reporting and promote stories.
- Understanding of reporting ethics and sourcing.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- The position is required to live on Cape Cod.
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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