The New Mexico Local News Fund Grant Funded Reporting Fellowship

USA TODAY Co.•Las Cruces, NM

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Las Cruces Sun-News, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is hiring a Fellow to cover the business beat, with a focus on local construction and development, trending food and dining and with a priority in video production. The business beat encompasses reporting opportunities in new business and entrepreneurial strategies, air/aerospace, data/AI, energy development and film. The Fellow will write in various formats primarily for digital publication with the goal of increasing pageviews by developing loyal audiences and subscribers. The Fellow will be tasked with skill building in SEO, headline writing and social media publication. This is a full-time 1-year role with benefits.

Requirements

High school or equivalent
Strong command of AP writing, spelling, grammar, and style.
Reporting skills.
Detail oriented.
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Experience performing a wide variety of tasks under the pressure of deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills required
Advanced proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.

Nice To Haves

College degree
Graduate student status

Responsibilities

Gather information from sources at any locations and through any means commonly available for news stories.
Interview subjects in person, over the telephone or via computers, and in writing.
Travel as needed to conduct research or interviews.
Research written materials, graphic and photographic materials, as well as audio and video recordings.
Quickly and accurately reports information, either verbally or electronically, for publication.
Help in the production of stories, videos, photographs and graphics that would be helpful in supporting stories.