Local Government Accountability Reporter

Local Government Accountability ReporterThe Argus Leader/ part of the USA TODAY NETWORKseeks an enterprising reporter to cover local government often through a state political lens without bogging down in day-to-day politics covered by area government accountability reporter will primarily cover the Sioux Falls City Council and two county governments with the occasional smaller municipality as well. They will use what happens at the state level to carve out local coverage about how state policy affects southeastern South Dakota position will help put context to issues in the fastest growing city in the Midwest and the largest city in South Dakota as well as have the potential to help supplement state coverage for two of Gannetts smaller publications in South position may also help provide national coverage during Election seasons given South Dakotas recent ranking as the No. 2 best state to be in according to U.S. News & World Report and high-level politicians from here are actively helping shape the future of Donald Trumps way because this is the states most populous area much of what is decided at the state and national level has direct and immediate through-lines to how our city functions based on taxpayer money. The lifeblood of this position is an ability to find Sioux Falls residents impacted by state policies and to tell their stories in ways that engage and enlighten our successful candidate will have experience with accessing public records the ability to analyze data and will shape stories around the impact on communities rather than political actors. There may also be a necessity to travel to and occasionally cover politics at our Capitol in Pierre South Dakota to assist with Reuters wire reporter must embrace our commitment to diversity equity and inclusion and be relentless about including diverse voices in our storytelling. Video skills are a :Creates storytelling that accurately informs entertains and engages specific audiences and platforms using toward becoming the communitys leading voice in the area of with the community through storytelling and outreach (social media on camera forums community leadership etc.)Provides thoughtful analysis of complex issuesWorks with the editor to evaluate metrics whats working whats not and to develop ongoing plans to better satisfy audience to provide all appropriate elements for stories such as photos videos and graphics. Captures basic photos and videos as personal brand the brands of colleagues and the institutional great customer service helping readers find answers and other duties as :Bachelors degree in communication journalism or an equivalent combination of education and least three years of daily journalism to write clear compelling articles that engage our audience and to enhance your work with video and other digital storytelling tools as of social media and its of metrics and ability to adapt based on feedback from to multi-task and excel under deadline pressure using time efficiently in a 24-hour at collaborating in a cross-functional environment and adapting in a rapidly changing job includes some evening and weekend 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 please submit: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 these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.#Newsgnt#LI-NC1