Breaking News Reporter

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The Worcester Telegram & Gazette, part of the USA TODAY Network, is seeking a self-starting, digitally savvy reporter to cover breaking and trending news in Central Massachusetts.

The successful candidate will be capable of efficiently handling a variety of stories -- from crime and courts to lighter human interest fare. Additionally, the reporter will identify high-interest topics in the Worcester area and quickly create content to reach new audiences and encourage loyal readers to subscribe. It’s a high-volume beat, responsible for one to three short posts most weekdays, while balancing some ongoing, longer-range features.

The reporter will master To the Point story formats and video, and will pay particular attention to high-interest local content areas including dining.

This job requires an understanding of social media, Google Trends, audience metrics and SEO techniques; quick, tight, lively writing; and a competitive mindset determined to see one’s work at the top of our pageview charts each day.

This is primarily a weekday job, but will include occasional weekend shifts.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or master’s in communications, journalism or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3 or more years of professional journalism experience or significant internship experience
• High-level writing, communication and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well on deadline
• Ability to produce content that is clean, accurate and publication ready
• Understanding of reporting ethics and sourcing
• 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 pre-employment, post-offer drug screen, motor vehicle record check and background check.

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:

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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