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USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a diversified media company with expansive reach at the national and local level dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. We seek to inspire, inform, and connect audiences as a sustainable, growth focused media and digital marketing solutions company. Through our trusted brands, including the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations, including our network of local properties, in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom, we provide essential journalism, local content, and digital experiences to audiences and businesses. We deliver high-quality, trusted content with a commitment to balanced, unbiased journalism, where and when consumers want to engage. Our digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, supports small and medium-sized businesses with innovative digital marketing products and solutions. USA TODAY Co. open roles are featured on various external job boards. When applying to a position at USA TODAY Co., you should be completing an application on USA TODAY Co. Careers via Dayforce. Job postings directing you to complete an application on other external sites may not be valid. To connect with us, visit www.usatodayco.com
FLORIDA TODAY, part of the USA Today Co., is seeking an Education Reporter to cover education across the Space Coast. The main coverage area is Brevard Public Schools, the largest employer in our county and the state's 10th largest school district. Our community was the birthplace of the conservative parent organization, Moms for Liberty, which has had a lasting impact. This is a busy, breaking news beat that regularly generates national stories. We need a journalist who can navigate often contentious school board meetings, build a wide range of sources, break news and seek out stories that highlight obstacles and successes to student learning.
The reporter will be responsible for monitoring education trends applicable to our area and developing in-depth enterprise stories that engage our audience and enhance understanding of key issues facing our schools. With more than 72,000 students in the district, there's a strong opportunity for and expectation of video storytelling, The workload is intense and fast-paced but the opportunity for statewide and national stories of significance is tremendous. The previous reporter in the job won the FSNE Community Leadership award for their coverage.
Responsibilities:
• Use metrics and analytics to determine how to best reach and grow the audience.
• Increase digital audience engagement and grow digital subscriptions.
• Be courageous about experimentation.
• Be a team player who likes to collaborate with coworkers.
• Apply innovative, creative thinking to support the company’s goals.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s in journalism or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of experience in journalism writing and reporting.
• Understanding of metrics, social media and SEO.
• Solid news judgment.
• Self-motivation and self-direction.
• Top-notch organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to multi-task and excel under intense deadline pressure in a rapidly changing environment.
• This role needs to be based on the Space Coast but it's a hybrid work environment (office/remote) and requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.
Application Instructions:
We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don’t limit your upload to a resume; show us what you’ve done. To do so, put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order:
1. Your resume – one to two pages.
2. A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.
3. Links to up to four samples of your work.
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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USA TODAY 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 USA TODAY Co. employs employees. In addition, USA TODAY 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 USA TODAY Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact USA TODAY Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at Recruit@usatodayco.com. Applicants must be authorized to work in the applicable location. Applications from outside these regions will be removed from our system after submission.
USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a diversified media company with expansive reach at the national and local level dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. We seek to inspire, inform, and connect audiences as a sustainable, growth focused media and digital marketing solutions company. Through our trusted brands, including the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations, including our network of local properties, in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom, we provide essential journalism, local content, and digital experiences to audiences and businesses. We deliver high-quality, trusted content with a commitment to balanced, unbiased journalism, where and when consumers want to engage. Our digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, supports small and medium-sized businesses with innovative digital marketing products and solutions. USA TODAY Co. open roles are featured on various external job boards. When applying to a position at USA TODAY Co., you should be completing an application on USA TODAY Co. Careers via Dayforce. Job postings directing you to complete an application on other external sites may not be valid. To connect with us, visit www.usatodayco.com
FLORIDA TODAY, part of the USA Today Co., is seeking an Education Reporter to cover education across the Space Coast. The main coverage area is Brevard Public Schools, the largest employer in our county and the state's 10th largest school district. Our community was the birthplace of the conservative parent organization, Moms for Liberty, which has had a lasting impact. This is a busy, breaking news beat that regularly generates national stories. We need a journalist who can navigate often contentious school board meetings, build a wide range of sources, break news and seek out stories that highlight obstacles and successes to student learning.
The reporter will be responsible for monitoring education trends applicable to our area and developing in-depth enterprise stories that engage our audience and enhance understanding of key issues facing our schools. With more than 72,000 students in the district, there's a strong opportunity for and expectation of video storytelling, The workload is intense and fast-paced but the opportunity for statewide and national stories of significance is tremendous. The previous reporter in the job won the FSNE Community Leadership award for their coverage.
Responsibilities:
• Use metrics and analytics to determine how to best reach and grow the audience.
• Increase digital audience engagement and grow digital subscriptions.
• Be courageous about experimentation.
• Be a team player who likes to collaborate with coworkers.
• Apply innovative, creative thinking to support the company’s goals.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s in journalism or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of experience in journalism writing and reporting.
• Understanding of metrics, social media and SEO.
• Solid news judgment.
• Self-motivation and self-direction.
• Top-notch organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to multi-task and excel under intense deadline pressure in a rapidly changing environment.
• This role needs to be based on the Space Coast but it's a hybrid work environment (office/remote) and requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.
Application Instructions:
We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don’t limit your upload to a resume; show us what you’ve done. To do so, put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order:
1. Your resume – one to two pages.
2. A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.
3. Links to up to four samples of your work.
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.
#Newsgnt
#LI-CB1
USA TODAY 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 USA TODAY Co. employs employees. In addition, USA TODAY 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 USA TODAY Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact USA TODAY Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at Recruit@usatodayco.com. Applicants must be authorized to work in the applicable location. Applications from outside these regions will be removed from our system after submission.