Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a subscription-led and digitally focused media and marketing solutions company committed to empowering communities to thrive. With an unmatched reach at the national and local level, Gannett touches the lives of millions with our Pulitzer-Prize winning content, consumer experiences and benefits, and advertiser products and services.
Our current portfolio of media assets includes USA TODAY, local media organizations in 46 states in the U.S., and Newsquest, a wholly owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom with more than 120 local news media brands. Gannett also owns the digital marketing services companies ReachLocal, Inc., UpCurve, Inc., and WordStream, Inc., which are marketed under the LOCALiQ brand, and runs the largest media-owned events business in the U.S., USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures.
Responsibilities
• Handle daily assignments that may include breaking news reporting, writing, copy editing, online production assignments, social media, research, database work, investigative work, audio and video editing and visual journalism.
• Gather information from sources at any location and through any means commonly available for news stories.
• Interview subjects in person, over the telephone or via computer terminals, and in writing.
• Travel quickly to wherever the news occurs or is being disseminated.
• Research written materials, graphic and photographic materials, as well as audio and video recordings.
• Quickly and accurately report information, either verbally or electronically, for publication.
• Help in the production of photographs and graphics to support stories.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and pitch story ideas.
Requirements
• Degree-seeking student currently enrolled in a journalism program at a college or university. Students must have completed at least one year of college.
• Strong command of AP writing, spelling, grammar and style.
• Reporting skills.
• Well-organized, detail-oriented and flexible.
• Open to new ideas, new experiences and learning on the job.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills.
•Technical skills (will vary depending on the assignment).
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience performing a wide variety of tasks under deadline pressure.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills required.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
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