RetailBusiness Reporter

Retail/Business Reporter The Des Moines Register/ of theUSA TODAY NETWORKseeks a retail-focused reporter who can lead coverage of this consumer-focused reporter should be equally comfortable diving into the boardroom decisions of Hy-Vee an Iowa-based supermarket chain and interviewing small business owners who are coping with the whims of the economy. They will bring readers news of the consumer-oriented grocery beat and keep Iowa readersawareoftrends store openings and closings and online activities. This reporter will file quick stories of comings and goings off the news but also provide explanatory narrative and watchdog stories retail and ecommerce and shopping trend stories and consumerscamsand rip-offstories. The ideal candidate will provide thoughtful analysis of complex issues and form deep connections with people in the community from executives to reporter should be able to create photo and video work to expand their journalism working alongside the Registers social and multimediastaffers. They should also be willing to experiment and innovate to reach expect anyone who works with us to constantlyimprovetheir skills. We offer internal and Gannett-wide training programs. This reporter will work with experienced editors and occasionallypartnerwith other veteran reporters on Moines is a growing capital city that has become a magnet for young professionals attracted by an expanding job base and a vibrant cultural and arts Des Moines Register is a 17-time Pulitzer Prize winner. The Register offers an opportunity to build a career path in Iowa or to gain the foundation to move on to top metros across the :Bachelors or masters in communications journalism or an equivalent combination of education and years of experience in professional journalism writing and metrics social media and news -motivation and -notch planning organizational and time management to multi-task and excel under intense deadline pressure in a rapidly changing of media law and principles of ethical role requires a valid drivers license reliable transportation and the minimum liability insurance required by state law. Application InstructionsWe are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you applydontlimit your upload to a resume; show us whatyouvedone. To do so put together a single document file that includes the following in this order:Your resume one to two pages.A cover letter that outlines how you would approach this to 3-6 samples of your work. Show us why what you have done prepares you for what you will do with 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.#Newsgnt#LI-NC1