Growth and Development Reporter (UNION)

USA TODAY Co.

1d • $18 - $29 • Remote

About The Position

The Patriot Ledger, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is seeking a curious, self-starting, and digitally savvy journalist to be their growth and development reporter covering the South Shore of Massachusetts. This reporter will focus on commercial and residential development issues as well as the real estate market. They will be asked to look at housing, redevelopment, new and existing businesses, permitting, and zoning in a way that engages the audience. The role requires an understanding of social media platforms, Google Trends, audience metrics and SEO; quick, tight, lively writing; and a competitive mindset. This reporter is also expected to have the range to handle breaking news, as well as general assignment and in-depth, data-driven enterprise reporting. The newsroom is virtual, but the journalism is local, requiring actively reporting from the community. The South Shore region of Massachusetts runs from the large towns and cities of Quincy, Braintree and Weymouth to suburban bedroom communities to beach and fishing towns.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master’s in communications, journalism or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least two years of professional journalism experience.
• High-level writing, communication and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Understanding of reporting ethics and sourcing.
• A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.
• Must be authorized to work in the applicable location.

Nice To Haves

• Curiosity
• Self-starting ability
• Digitally savvy
• Understanding of social media platforms, Google Trends, audience metrics and SEO
• Quick, tight, lively writing style
• Competitive mindset
• Ability to handle breaking news, general assignment, and in-depth, data-driven enterprise reporting.

Responsibilities

• Research, report and produce accurate, compelling content that informs and engages readers.
• Be passionate about news, developing a beat and becoming a local authority on development.
• Capitalize on live, breaking and trending moments by creating quick-turn-around content.
• Use sites such as Google Trends to mine story ideas.
• Produce content in alternative forms such as video.
• Be flexible to assist in coverage of breaking news and other events.

Benefits

• Hourly rate between $17.60 and $29.08
• Equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce.
• Will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants who require it due to disability or religion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level