Trending and Breaking News Reporter

The Journal News / is seeking a reporter to work in a fast-paced 24/7 news environment. This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by the NewsGuild of New York. The candidate will specialize in identifying trending news and delivering this news to our audiences in the form of stories video and/or photos as makes most sense. The candidate will also respond to breaking news of public interest and public impact in the Lower Hudson Valley and sometimes in and around New York City. Reporting may occur in the office at home and out in the communities we serve. Being prepared for the unexpected and seizing the moment are hallmarks of a successful candidate for this role. This reporter be adept at growing a digital audience by producing reliable reports and updates filled with exclusive compelling and relevant ideal candidate must demonstrate strong news judgment the ability to file accurate concise and clean copy on tight deadlines and to build on breaking news with smart quick-turn enterprise ideas. The reporter will seek out stories that are of interest to our audiences using the latest in trends metrics and social tools to find stories that will evaluating the possibility of pursuing trending and breaking news in lower Hudson Valley communities this reporter will assess the likely degree of public interest and public or personal impact of that trending news. This person should be creative write in a conversational style and deliver sharp position demands initiative accuracy urgency and insight. It also demands strong news judgment and the ability to find and identify stories and trends that are immediate important and influential. Quick writing and reporting skills are crucial. This person can juggle a high volume of stories on a daily basis with aplomb all the while staying focused on the digital details of story production: headlines SEO multimedia assets and other points of optimization. The ability to collaborate and work as part of a team of reporters is a :Produce noteworthy or trending news coverage that accurately informs entertains and engages key audiences and and localize trending news topics to report on for our local audiences. Answer one question well and come back with follow-up stories based on interest and need. Answer what who cares what does it meanProvide thoughtful yet quick-turn reporting of complex and produce engaging visuals in real time for various platforms/socials including but not limited to galleries vertical and horizontal video explainers updates and alternative URLs while news is actively reporting on specific local topics including breaking news and entertainment to build byline authority audience loyalty and social media growth on current and future branded to multi-task and excel under intense deadline pressure in a rapidly changing with editors to evaluate what is working and what is not and develop ongoing plans to better satisfy audience with editors and producers 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 with public-records requests and tracking down court records and other documents is a duties as :Bachelors or masters degree in communications journalism digital media or an equivalent combination of education and least two years of experience working in a news organization even better if you have covered breaking or trending news in a job or news with SEO best -notch writing and reporting command of grammar and styleThe 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 communication to work not only independently but also as a key contributor to team/network understanding of audience analytics and how to use them to drive content role requires a valid drivers license reliable transportation and the minimum liability insurance required by state may require you to work extended hours evenings weekends and holidays sometimes InstructionsWe are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply do not limit your upload to a resume; show us what you have done. To do so 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 roleCompleting these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.#Newsgnt#LI-CB1The hourly rate for this role will range between $27.18 and $ compensation is reflective of many factors including but not limited to the market in which one lives/works individual education level skills certifications and experience. Note: variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and based on the role may be TODAY CO. is committed to diversity and encourages members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply including women LGBTQ people people of color and people with disabilities.