McClatchy Media · 12 hours ago
Local Engagement and Retention Reporter
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$24/hr - $28/hr
2+ years expMcClatchy Media is seeking a Local Engagement and Retention Reporter for The Sacramento Bee to enhance connections with readers through innovative journalism and community engagement. The role involves reporting, producing vertical videos, organizing events, and using technology to better serve subscribers' news needs.
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Hiring Manager
Terri Holub
Responsibilities
Report and write local journalism that serves the information needs of our subscribers, including newsletter writing and production, and writing stories or shooting video related to newsroom outreach events. Some conventional reporting shifts might be assigned, depending on the newsroom’s needs on a given day
Plan, execute and sometimes be the face of community events and outreach programming. These can be live events, or ones hosted on webinars
Work with editors and reporters to leverage the content they produce in different ways, including alternative story formats, and create additional connection points with subscribers. Think “5 takeaways on The Bee’s investigation into X,” or “Everything to know about the new mayor,” or creating photo and video packages designed to hook occasional readers and then get them to read more
Use all available analytical tools to help inform newsroom editors on coverage decisions that best connect with local readers and subscribers
Qualification
Required
A degree in journalism or related field
Two years of experience in a digitally oriented newsroom environment is required
Strong writing and reporting skills
The ability to shoot basic photos and videos in the field
Solid news judgment and excellent journalism ethics
Understanding of SEO and other optimization opportunities and a demonstrated ability to learn new skills in social and digital
Ability to correctly identify audiences for selected stories
A strong entrepreneurial spirit, deep curiosity and high energy
A collaborative style that works comfortably across teams spread throughout the office and company
Ability to work comfortably in a job that will be fast-paced, data-driven, shaped constantly by feedback and experimentation and always evolving
A track record for innovation, learning and using new skills and technologies, especially AI
Benefits
Healthcare coverage for employees and their families
Financial protection from expected and unexpected expenses
Multiple no-cost wellness resources
Coverage for four-legged friends
401(k) with employer match
Competitive paid time off
Corporate holidays
Variety of mental health benefits
Company
McClatchy Media
McClatchy Media Company is shaping the future of media by bringing together trusted journalism, engaging lifestyle and entertainment content, trend analysis, and innovative distribution solutions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2020-09-04Acquired
1998-02-12IPO
Leadership Team
Tony Hunter
Chairman and CEO
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