Government & Public Policy Reporter

The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal/ part of the USA TODAY NETWORK is seeking a government and public policy reporter to cover impactful issues in Lubbock and the South Plains-Panhandle region of West reporter must be highly motivated with a proven ability to report compelling stories that resonate with audiences. The successful candidate should be confident pursuing watchdog and public-interest journalism focused on Lubbock - a growing metro area of more than 300000 people - as well as Texas Tech University and the surrounding region where government and public policy developments often make a statewide and national impact. They should be adept at using digital reporting tools have facility with AI be knowledgeable about accessing public records and able to analyze data to strengthen reporting. Visual storytelling skills including photo and video are management and multitasking skills are a must as this reporter will need to be a self-motivated journalist working with a team of reporters and editors in a hybrid environment. They will work both out of our new downtown newsroom in Lubbock and in the :Create content (articles videos photos etc.) about local news that accurately informs entertains and engages key audiences and platforms through the use of thoughtful analysis of complex toward becoming the communitys leading voice for news and issues regarding government and public key concerns from community members organizations and leadersWork with editors and other team members to evaluate whats working and whats not and develop ongoing plans to better satisfy audience with content team to provide all appropriate elements for stories (i.e. photos videos and graphics).Promote personal brand the brands of colleagues and the institutional great customer service helping readers find answers and other duties as :Bachelors or masters degree in communications journalism marketing or related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.1-2 years reporting experience which could include freelancing internships and college publication at taking photos and video and will file quickly across platforms: mobile desktop and social should have facility with AI and automation and experience in using it to enhance their command of AP grammar and copy-editing skills and the ability to produce content that is clean accurate and publication passionate and enthusiastic about news and content that will work well with audiences on social in fluid fast-breaking stressful situations.A desire to grow and develop a key beat in our comfortable using social media such as X Facebook Instagram TikTok etc. to enhance reporting and promote reporting ethics and in a fast-paced news environment and understands the digital first well with others and can work with a team on the biggest often requires employees to work extended hours evenings weekends and holidays sometimes role requires a valid drivers license reliable transportation and the minimum liability insurance required by state is contingent on passing a post-offer pre-employment background check motor vehicle record check & drug 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: resume one to two pages.2. A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.3. Links 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.#Content