The New Mexico Local News Fund Grant Funded Reporting Fellowship

The New Mexico Local News Fund Grant Funded Reporting FellowshipThe Las Cruces part of the USA TODAY NETWORK is hiring a Fellow to cover the business beat with a focus on local construction and development trending food and dining and with a priority in video production. The business beat encompasses reporting opportunities in new business and entrepreneurial strategies air/aerospace data/AI energy development and will write in various formats primarily for digital publication with goal of increasing pageviews by developing loyal audiences and subscribers. Fellow will be tasked with skill building in SEO headline writing and social media is a full-time 1-year role with :Gather information from sources at any locations and through any means commonly available for news subjects in person over the telephone or via computers and in as needed to conduct research or written materials graphic and photographic materials as well as audio and video and accurately reports information either verbally or electronically for in the production of stories videos photographs and graphics that would be helpful in supporting :High school or equivalent and college degree preferred. Graduate students are encouraged to apply. Strong command of AP writing spelling grammar and to multi-task in a fast-paced performing a wide variety of tasks under the pressure of to communicate effectively across all levels of the written and verbal communication skills required Advanced proficiency in MS Word Excel and 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 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-NC1