Watertown, SD 57201, USA Req #12556 Wednesday, December 2, 2020 Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is an innovative, digitally focused media and marketing solutions company committed to strengthening communities across our network. With an unmatched reach at the national and local level, Gannett touches the lives of nearly 140 million people monthly with our Pulitzer-Prize winning content, consumer experiences and benefits, and advertiser products and services. Gannett brands include the USA TODAY and more than 260 daily local newspaper brands, digital marketing services companies ReachLocal, WordStream, and ThriveHive and U.K. media company Newsquest. There’s never been a better time to join our talented team. Visit Gannett.com/Careers to learn more about our opportunities, and visit Gannett Privacy Policy to understand our privacy policy.
The Public Opinion of Watertown, SD is looking for a news reporter with expertise in storytelling on all platforms.
Watertown
is an economic and education hub, home to one of the nation’s top
technical colleges and neighbor to beautiful lakes that provide
wonderful outdoors opportunities. While agriculture is the driving
economic force across eastern South Dakota, manufacturing, education,
small businesses and the outdoors are all vital to our region. We are
looking for somebody to tell the stories and explain the important
issues for our readers.
We’re looking for someone who can develop a deep network of sources, has a skill for storytelling across platforms and enjoys working with a team.
This
reporter should be comfortable taking photos, producing video
storytelling and using live chats, social media and other digital tools
to present news in novel ways. They will use metrics to understand
what’s resonating with readers and will shape coverage to steadily
increase target audiences.
This
position will work with the Watertown newsroom and will be part of the
broader South Dakota reporting team that includes papers in Aberdeen and
Sioux Falls.
The Public Opinion is a Gannett publication and part of the USA TODAY Network.
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree and at least three years of professional journalism experience is required.
Application Instructions:
When
applying, please include a single document, preferably in PDF format,
with a brief cover letter, resume with references, and a few samples of
your work.
The
application will only allow one document upload. Completing these steps
will ensure that you receive the highest consideration.
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a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer
committed to a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified
candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, marital
status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity,
family responsibilities, disability, education, political affiliation,
or veteran status.