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USA TODAY Co., Inc. · 8 hours ago

Reporter: Government, public safety

Massachusetts, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$15.87/hr - $38.70/hr

1+ years exp

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a diversified media company dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. They are seeking a curious and digitally savvy journalist to cover government and public safety in the Greater Fall River area, focusing on engaging the audience and addressing local concerns.

Newspapers

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Cheryl Brennan

Responsibilities

The reporter will focus on local and city government and public safety in a way that engages our audience and tells readers why these stories are important to them

This reporter is expected to have the range to handle breaking news coverage, quick-turn enterprise and features

The reporter will primarily focus on anticipating and answering the questions Fall River area residents have about how local government and decisions made by elected and key officials affect their lives, their families, their finances and their community

Breaking news and public safety will be part of the mix

You'll need to dig deeper and seek a wider perspective, cultivate diverse sources and devote resources to debunking myths and stereotypes

You'll write about serious crime, scrutinize police tactics and spotlight social issues, while being sensitive to how our stories affect the various people and neighborhoods we cover

This job requires creating vertical video for social media platforms, an understanding of Google Trends, audience metrics and SEO techniques; quick, tight, lively writing; and a competitive mindset