The Green Bay Press-Gazette, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin,is seeking an aggressive, community-focused reporter to join our team to cover public safety issues.
We are looking for a driven self-starter with a fierce determination to ensure we are ahead on breaking news and to cover crime -- and efforts to combat it -- in a thoughtful, context-filled way.
These stories don't end at a crime scene or in the courtroom. This reporter will write stories that provide context; work to amplify voices from the community, including victims' experiences; and shed light on root problems- with an eye toward identifying solutions that work.
This is a competitive, fast-paced beat.You may be in court one day, interview a victim's family the next, and then crunch numbers on trends and crime statistics. We are seeking a reporter who is comfortable breaking a story online, then adding additional nuance and facts in real time to build out a story that will provide insight for our community.
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This reporter should establish ties and contacts in the Green Bay community and have a deep understanding of what residents care about. The ideal reporter is also SEO savvy and can spot high-interest topics using social media,Google Trends and other engagement tools.
Like others in the Green Bay newsroom, this reporter works closely with journalists at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and the Appleton Post Crescent.
Home to the NFL's Green Bay Packers, greater Green Bay is growing in population, diversity and opportunities. It's the gateway to the Northwoods- home to lakes, forests, small towns, camping, hiking, skiing - yet only two hours north of metro areas like Milwaukee and Madison.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's or master's in communications, journalism or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 1-3 years related experience preferred, but recent graduates will be considered.
- Strong communication skills, news judgment and headline-writing ability.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including empathy and compassion.
- Proficiency on social media platforms; including but not limited to Facebook, X, Threads, Instagram and Reddit, and experience engaging readers in this public space.
- Energetic self-starter and a fast thinker who can spot stories that matter.
- An understanding of metrics/analytics programs such as Parse.ly and Google Trends and development of story ideas derived from data.
- Understanding of SEO and other optimization opportunities and a demonstrated ability to learn new skills in social and digital.
- Ability to multitask and excel in a fast-paced environment under intense deadline pressure.
- Ability to work collaboratively and efficiently with a team of journalists.
- Strong writing, spelling and grammar skills and knowledge of AP style.
- Command of principles of ethical conduct.
- This role requires a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.
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:
1. Your resume - one to two pages.
2. A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.
3. Links to no more than three published stories, writing samples and/or audio samples.
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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