Job description
Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a subscription-led and digitally-focused media and marketing solutions company committed to empowering communities to thrive. With an unmatched reach at the national and local level, Gannett touches the lives of millions with our Pulitzer Prize-winning content, consumer experiences and benefits, and advertiser products and services.Our current portfolio of media assets includes The USA TODAY NETWORK, which includes USA TODAY, and local media organizations in 43 states in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom. We also own digital marketing services companies under the brand LocaliQ, which provide a cloud-based platform of products to enable small and medium-sized businesses to accomplish their marketing goals. In addition, our portfolio includes one of the largest media-owned events businesses in the U.S., USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures.
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Dining Reporter
The Columbus Dispatch/dispatch.com, located in the fastest-growing city in the Midwest and part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is seeking a digital-first dining reporter to cover Central Ohio’s vast food scene.
Columbus is a diverse city and residents have a diverse palette. We love to eat out and the beauty of the restaurant scene is that you can find all types of cuisine. Our audiences come to us for news on restaurant openings and closings, dining trends and what's new in food in the Central Ohio area.
This beat will publish a mix of breaking news, quick-turn trending stories and enterprise stories in a competitive, 24/7 news cycle. We are looking for someone who can write with a voice and that people will follow.
The ideal candidate is a food lover who is passionate about telling stories about a variety of cuisines and is experienced in SEO, social media, and video storytelling.
Responsibilities:
- Develop exclusive content audiences can't find anywhere else to drive digital subscriptions.
- Closely monitor restaurants and other food and drink establishments in Columbus and Central Ohio.
- Build connections with the dining community.
- Develop sources.
- Relate food and drink trends and issues at the national level to the Columbus area.
- Break news on openings and closings.
- Lead conversations on social media, including Instagram.
- Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, or related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Three to five years of reporting experience covering restaurants, nightlife, or related topics.
- The ability to write about dining in an engaging way.
- Proficiency shooting photos and videos on mobile devices and knowing what kind of video works on social to help tell your story as well as being able to edit the video is needed.
- Understanding of journalism ethics.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed, including nights and weekends.
- Creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.
- This role requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.
- Employment is contingent on passing a post-offer pre-employment background check and a motor vehicle record check & drug screen (for driving roles only).
1. Your 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 you’ve produced or had a hand in that best reflects what you can do in your desired role.
It 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.
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Gannett Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where Gannett employs employees. In addition, Gannett Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant’s disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals’ application for employment with Gannett Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact Gannett Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at Recruit@gannett.com.
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