Editor and Reporter (non-dailies)- Redwood Falls, MN
Redwood Falls, MN 56283, USA Req #12561 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. A Content Editor ensures that news, business, features and sports stories are accurate, fair and grammatically correct when they are sent to the web and Design Desk. He or she assists in planning the daily and weekend newspapers. The editor has strong news judgment, is familiar with the news market and has a command of local, national and international news events. Responsibilities
- Reports and edits news coverage and longform stories quickly for non-daily publications in Minnesota
- Edit news coverage and long-form stories quickly
- Write accurate, powerful, enticing headlines
- Stay up to date on trending stories in the U.S. and abroad
- Collaborate with other teams to produce best daily report
- Operate in all newsroom content management systems
- Proofread when needed
- Write short stories as needed
- Enforce the AP style guide and provide feedback
- Add media (videos, photos, Tweets, Vines, GIFs) to posts to enhance stories
Required Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; or equivalent work experience in news business.
- Experience on a copy desk
- Experience in a competitive news market
- Proficient computer skills
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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