Suburban Growth & Development Reporter
Req #27090
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Suburban Growth & Development Reporter
The Des Moines Register/desmoinesregister.com, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is seeking a reporter to cover development and growing pains in the metro’s fast-growing western suburbs.
This reporter will monitor the workings of city government and schools but will focus on how new development is changing the landscape and quality of life in 70,000-resident West Des Moines, 26,000-resident Waukee (regularly rated as the fastest-growing sizable city in Iowa) and rapidly expanding exurbs.
This reporter will be expected to consistently break news about new commercial and residential developments, sift out trends before others see them and examine what’s getting built, what’s not and how that impacts the lives of residents.
Source development is critical to the beat, including city and school administrators, developers, planning and zoning officials, land use experts and neighborhood association leaders.
We’re looking for someone who enjoys being part of a team. This reporter will work with reporters who cover the city of Des Moines and other suburbs to produce team enterprise about life in the metro.
This reporter will produce content specifically for social media platforms and will use photos, video and other tools to replace or supplement traditional story forms.
All of our reporters handle occasional general assignments and breaking news.
We expect anyone who works with us to be constantly improving their skills. We offer a robust internal and Gannett-wide training program.
The Des Moines Register is a 17-time Pulitzer Prize winner. Des Moines is a growing capital city, and the metro is a magnet for young professionals, attracted by an expanding job base and a vibrant cultural and arts scene.
Responsibilities:
- Use metrics and analytics to determine how to best reach and grow the audience.
- Increase digital audience and 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 or master’s in communications, journalism or an equivalent combination of education and experience. We will also consider candidates with strong internships.
- Two years of experience in professional journalism writing and reporting or substantial internship or fellowship experience.
- Understanding of metrics, social media and SEO.
- Solid news judgment.
- Self-motivation and self-direction.
- Top-notch planning, organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to multi-task and excel under intense deadline pressure in a rapidly changing environment.
- Command of media law and principles of ethical conduct.
- 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, motor vehicle record check & drug screen.
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:
- Your resume – one to two pages.
- A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.
- 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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Other details
- Job Family Frontline Journalists
- Job Function Consumer
- Pay Type Hourly
- Required Education Equivalent Experience