Music writer

USA TODAY Co. • Nashville, TN

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Tennessean is seeking a talented, energetic writer to join our award-winning music team in Nashville. The Tennessean owns coverage of Music City’s chief export – country music – as well as Nashville’s exploding Americana, rock, Christian, hip-hop and indie music scenes. We’re looking for a versatile reporter that can break news across all of these genres, write engaging features and smart analysis stories about Nashville’s ever-changing musical landscape. That includes stories focused on the intersection of lifestyle content and coverage of Nashville's music scene because music is not just what sets us apart, it's part of our DNA.
The successful candidate will have strong entrepreneurial skills and at least three to five years of experience and a passion for storytelling across an array of digital and social media platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in journalism
• Experience working for an online-only news website, newspaper or magazine
• Solid communication and time management skills
• Experience with video production and editing
• Must be able to work well on deadline
• A valid drivers license with reliable transportation is also required

Responsibilities

• Research, write and report on compelling journalism that continuously grow our audience by informing and engaging readers.
• Act as a public ambassador through community outreach and connect with readers through social media.
• Use live video to spotlight breaking news and high interest events
• Provide thoughtful analysis of complex issues.
• Produce watchdog journalism that leads to change.
• Use real time metrics to respond to user demand and reader interest
• Work with newsroom leaders to shape storytelling to meet audience needs and interests on every platform.
• Contribute to the community’s greater good through impactful journalism.

What This Job Offers

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