Dining, Retail and Culture Reporter

The Fayetteville Observer/ of theUSA TODAY NETWORKisseekinga curiousand passionate storyteller to coverdiningretailand culture for the residents of Cumberland County North Carolina with a strong focus on storytelling and community reporter will find and tell compelling stories that explore howdining retail and culture intersect with community identity history and change in Fayetteville and surrounding communities. The role centers on rich storytelling and meaningful community engagement reflecting the voices and experiences of longtime residents and newcomers Retail and Culture Reporter will produce compelling stories about restaurants retail businesses diningtrendsand the people who shape Fayettevillesfood and may also extend to Fayettevilles entertainment scene highlighting how creative spaces and events reflect the citys diversityhistoryand shared role includes coverage of breaking news and emerging trends tied to restaurant and business development including the opening and closing of highinterest local businesses as well as regional and national chains. The reporter balances quick-hit news with enterprise and trend reporting helping readers understand how Fayetteville is growing and changing through its foodretailand cultural and inclusion are central to our reporter will be expected to build relationships with members of diverse communities. Reporting should be people-centered and include narrative storytelling that delivers depthcontextand position requires a Tuesday through Saturday workweek reflecting the volume of news and community activity that occurs on Fayetteville Observer the oldest daily newspaper in North Carolinaservesthe Sandhills region of the state. Fayetteville the county seat of Cumberland County has experienced significant growth and development in recent years and is home to Fort Bragg one of the largest military installations in the world. The city is known for its rich history evolving foodsceneand wide range of cultural events that reflect its diverse :Creates storytelling that accurately informs and engages specific toward becoming the communitys leading voice in area of both quick-turn stories on news of the day as well as more in-depth enterprise stories. Plans and executes engagement opportunities to reach audiences through contentcommunityeventsand social media. Connectswith the community through outreach and engagement (social media forums community leadership etc.). Collaborates with content team to provide appropriate elementsfor stories ( graphics). Produces basic photos and video as needed Promotes personal brand the brands of colleagues and the institution Provides great customer service helping readers find answers and :Bachelors or mastersdegree in communicationsjournalism or related field preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience.1 years of professional experience; strong college work will be considered. Demonstrated ability to prioritize self-start multitask contributeand excel under pressure. Strong command of AP grammar and style. Strong copy-editing skills and the ability to produce content that is clean accurateand publication ready. Is passionate and enthusiastic about news and content that will work well with audiences on social platforms. Is comfortable using social media such as Twitter/XFacebookand Instagram to enhance reporting and promote stories. Candidates should have facilitywith AI and automation and experience in using it to enhance their journalism. Understands reporting ethics and sourcing. Excels in a fast-paced news environment and understands the digital-first mission. Works weekends and nights as needed. Collaborates well with others and can work with a team on the biggest stories. This role requires a valid drivers license reliable transportation and the minimum liability insurance required by state law. Employment is contingent on passing a post-offer pre-employment background check motor vehicle record check & urinalysis drug screen (for driving roles only). We 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 the job. Links to 3-6 online samples of your work. Show us what youveproduced or had a hand in that best reflects what you can do in your desired role. These items must 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-CB1