Breaking News Reporter

IndyStar part of the USA TODAY Network is seeking a competitive reporter who understands the value of breaking news then turning to a people-first approach to telling the full story of how that news affects news reporters are part of a broader public safety team that covers criminal justice from all angles. This is shoe leather knock and talk interview more than authorities reporting. Its examining all the reasons behind the citys crime through the lens of the people living it is the winner of three Pulitzer Prizes including in 2021 for national reporting. Youll work with and learn from some of journalisms best while living in a vibrant and diverse city in the heart of the mission is clear: IndyStar informs empowers and inspires the people of Central Indiana with our journalism. We deliver journalism that is essential to the communities we serve with urgency. We are a people-centered newsroom thats obsessed with thoughtful experimentation and developing our next generation of industry youre up to the challenge of moving us forward read on for job requirements and information on how to share your qualifications and best responsibilities:Becomes more trusted and more reflective of the affected communities through inclusion of neighborhood voices and authenticity in the personal stories of those impacted by neighborhood efforts to address crime and its able to juggle daily short-term enterprise and long-term enterprise video to help tell your stories particularly to IndyStars growing social media audienceWork in a breaking news rotationRequirements:An entrepreneurial approach to growing audienceAbility to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environmentAbility to take photos and record video/audio in the fieldStrong sense of journalism ethics and grounding in basics of media lawCommitment to reporting with accuracy and fairnessAt least two years of journalism experienceBachelors degree in journalism or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experienceHow to apply:We 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 PDF 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 youve produced or had a hand in that 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-CB1