Watchdog/Education Reporter

Description:

The Courier-Post/courierpostonline.com, a member of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is seeking to hire a news reporter dedicated to producing education and watchdog journalism. This role centers on identifying and developing in-depth stories that serve the public interest, with a primary focus on education and policy within the Southern New Jersey coverage area. The reporter will be responsible for monitoring trends both within education and across other assigned coverage areas. By doing so, they will generate enterprise and premium content that enhances reader engagement and deepens the audience’s understanding of important topics. This role will also create and produce multimedia content including videos and photo galleries.

Responsibilities:   

• Use metrics and analytics to determine how to best reach and grow the audience.
• Increase digital audience engagement and grow digital subscriptions.
• Be courageous about experimentation.
• Be a team player who likes to collaborate with coworkers.
• Apply innovative, creative thinking to support the company’s goals. 

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s in journalism or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of experience in journalism writing and reporting.
• Understanding of metrics, social media and SEO.
• Solid news judgment.
• Self-motivation and self-direction.
• Top-notch planning, organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to multi-task and excel under intense deadline pressure in a rapidly changing environment.
• Command of media law and principles of ethical conduct.
• This role is virtual and requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.

Application Instructions 

We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don’t limit your upload to a resume; show us what you’ve done. To do so, put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order:

1. Your resume – one to two pages.
2. A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.
3. Links to up to six samples of your work. 

It is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where USA TODAY Co. employs employees. In addition, USA TODAY Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant’s disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals’ application for employment with USA TODAY Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact USA TODAY Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at Recruit@usatodayco.com. Applicants must be authorized to work in the applicable location. Applications from outside these regions will be removed from our system after submission.

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