Trending Reporter

Date Posted	April 16, 2024
Industry	Television
Specialty	Not Specified
Job Status	Not Specified

Description:

The Trending Reporter will pitch and write 3 to 5 short stories a day to be posted on expressnews.com. They will keep a finger on the pulse of San Antonio — what people are talking about and what readers are interested in. They will work in a fast-paced environment and focus on audience engagement and growth. We need a self-starter with high standards who can collaborate well, has excellent communication skills and is comfortable taking feedback.

Responsibilities: 

• Pitch and write 3 to 5 stories a day based on what's trending in market.
• Create and maintain a steady supply of sources for story ideas that allows a depth of ideas each day that can provide different options to choose from
• Be familiar with contact information for various agencies to obtain information as quickly as possible
• Pitch and create alternative forms of content, including listicles, slideshows, and timelines
• Work with other newsroom staff on shard byline projects as necessary 

Competencies/Critical Skills:

• This position is full-time. Evening/weekend work may be required.
• 1 to 3 years experience in a similar position required.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in journalism preferred.
• Solid news judgment and a strong understanding of the local market.  
• Proficient writer, fact-checker, and familiar with AP Style
• Understand web metrics to guide story choices toward KPI growth. 
• Baseline knowledge of analytics and CMS tools such as Chartbeat and Google Analytics.
• Organized and able to meet deadlines in daily and breaking news situations. 

What are the measures of success for this position? 

• Deliver well written stories on deadline.
• Grow visits to your byline over time by honing story selection and working sources.  
• Break news and find scoops within the beat. Give the audience content we haven’t had in the past.
• Great teamwork with newsroom staff.

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