Retail​/Business Reporter

Overview

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Q, supports small and medium-sized businesses with innovative digital marketing products and solutions.

Retail/Business Reporter for The Des Moines Register/, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, seeking a retail-focused reporter who can lead coverage of this consumer-focused topic.

• Lead coverage of the retail beat, including boardroom decisions of Hy-Vee and coverage of small business owners dealing with economic shifts.
• Provide news on consumer-oriented topics, including trends, store openings and closings, and online activity, for Iowa readers.
• File quick stories on daily developments and also produce explanatory, narrative, watchdog, retail/ecommerce, shopping trend, and consumer-scam stories.
• Offer thoughtful analysis of complex issues and build deep connections with people in the community, from executives to shoppers.
• Create photo and video work to expand journalism, collaborating with the Register’s social and multimedia staffers.
• Be willing to experiment and innovate to reach audiences; continually improve skills through internal and Gannett-wide training programs.
• Work with experienced editors and, on occasion, partner with other veteran reporters on projects.

• Bachelor's or master’s in communications, journalism or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of experience in professional journalism, writing, and reporting.
• 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 ethical conduct principles.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and minimum liability insurance required by state law.

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. Put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order:

• Your resume – one to two pages.
• A cover letter outlining how you would approach this job.
• Links to 3–6 samples of your work. Show how what you have done prepares you for what you will do with us.

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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