Health and Environment Enterprise Reporter

Health care and the environment affect everyone andThe Cincinnati Enquirer is looking for an enterprise reporter who can help our audiences understand these complex topics and how they affect their readers daily rich beat touches on the business of health care the patient/consumer experience public health and the relationship between the environment and health outcomes. The ideal candidate will focus on stories that matter to our audience and have impact from helping readers made health decisions to prompting legislative Greater Cincinnati region has five hospital systems and a nationally recognized childrens hospital and has attracted millions in federal funding for medical research. Topics for which our readers are passionate about include vaccines and other postpandemic issues; air and water quality in the Ohio River valley; mental health particularly among children; cost and accessibility of health care; and health disparities among disadvantaged The Enquirer: The Enquirer founded in 1851 The Greater Cincinnati market includes communities in southwest Ohio and northern Kentucky. With major league sports (go Bengals!) a blossoming food and craft beer scene hundreds of parks world-class performing arts and eight Fortune 500 companies Cincinnati offers the amenities of a big city with the comfort and charm of a small : Produce sensitive insightful coverage that accurately informs and engages multiple audiences providing a news product that offers context and diverse points of view. Use metrics and analytics to increase digital audience and engagement and grow digital subscriptions. Be courageous about experimentation and deliberate about evolving policy. Identify enterprise opportunities and chase them with passion. Leverage diverse tools text images and video to reach readers in print digital and on social media. Be a team player who likes to collaborate with coworkers. Pitch in with stories on other topics and perform other duties as necessary. On occasion work extended hours evenings weekends and holidays at times unexpectedly as news : Bachelors or masters degree in communications journalism or equivalent in experience and education. 3-5 years journalism experience. Solid news judgment. Attention to detail and a fierce commitment to accuracy and fairness. Top-notch planning organizational and time management skills. Understanding of metrics social media and SEO. Command of AP Style media law and principles of ethical conduct. Self-motivation and self-direction. Ability to multi-task and excel under intense deadline pressure in a rapidly changing environment. This role requires a valid drivers license reliable transportation and the minimum liability insurance required by state law. Employment is contingent on passing a preemployment post-offer background InstructionsWe are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply dont limit your upload to a resume; show us what youve done. To do so put together a single document file that includes the following: A brief cover letter that outlines your interest in the position and how you would approach the job. Your updated resume one to two pages. A portfolio/clips/links to a few samples of your work. Show us what youve produced or had a hand in that best reflects what you can do in this you feel like you dont check every box above or have skills and experience we didnt include here we encourage you to apply and tell us about to our mission is a commitment to ensuring our coverage reflects the diversity of our communities and the people we serve. It is essential that our staff also is diverse and that we foster an inclusive workplace for all.#Newsgnt#LI-CB1