City Watchdog and Development Reporter

The Arizona Republic/azcentral is looking for a reporter to cover local news issues and development in metro looking for a journalist who brings the skills persistence and empathy to make a difference in our sprawling diverse reporter has the news judgment and vision to shift old narratives and find new ways to engage with our is a job where the reporter will identify trends and hot topics pivot between different topics and consistently produce content that resonates with current readers and helps grow our audience especially within underserved communities. This is not a job where the reporter recounts what happened at council reporter must be attuned to political trends alliances and influence in polarizing times and deliver coverage that holds public officials accountable and helps readers make informed decisions about their reporter must excel at developing professional sources and show an eye for development issues and important details found in public records. The reporter must consistently and persistently dig below the surface and write with reporters work must spark conversations and action on important issues. The reporter must work collaboratively and effectively in a team and demonstrate an awareness of and adherence to the highest journalistic ethical :Identifies key issues through source development data analysis and document coverage with independent judgment and strategic closely with editors to set priorities and highimpact multiplatform work with a disciplined audience metrics to inform coverage plans and meet reader clearly and concisely with strong nut graphs and clear and executes distribution and optimization strong reader service helping audiences find answers and trust and credibility within the coverage :Bachelors degree in communications journalism or an equivalent combination of education and of two years of reporting self-starter and quick thinker who can identify stories that to multitask and perform well in a fast-paced environment under tight to work collaboratively and efficiently with a team of communication skills news judgment and headline-writing interpersonal skills including empathy and in social media platforms including but not limited to Facebook Twitter Threads Instagram TikTok and Reddit with experience engaging readers in this public shooting and editing photos and videos on an writing spelling and grammar skills with knowledge of AP of media law and principles of ethical in Spanish is a role requires a valid drivers license reliable transportation and the minimum liability insurance required by state 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 in this order:Your resume one to two pages.A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the to 3-6 online samples of your work. Show us what best reflects what you can do in your desired 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