Food & dining; things to do reporter at Gannett in Gannett, Virginia

Job Description:

The Cape Cod Times/ capecodtimes.com , part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is seeking an Entertainment/Dining/Things to Do Reporter to cover the vibrant Cape Cod , Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket cultural and dining scene . Our readership is both o n the Cape and Islands and beyond .

The ideal candidate will bring a distinctive voice to the beat, displaying a talent for writing equal to their excitement for dining and arts. Coverage will highlight the region's rich culinary diversity from signature festivals such as Carnival in Provincetown , a gallery show with vintage motorcycles to places to dine when guests ar e in town and all points in-between.

Cape Cod is home to more than 220,000 people in a beautiful seaside environment that offers access to many outdoor activities - on land and water. The Cape, located about an hour south of Boston, has a vibrant creative economy from music to theater and craftspeople to writers. And the Cape is home to some of the most highly regarded scientific research institutions in the world.

Responsibilities:

• This beat is one of the busiest and most varied positions at the Cape Cod Times. This reporter will work in conjunction with the e ntertainment editor to cover dining, thin gs to do and events that are of particular interest to the Cape and Island 's diverse readers .
• Be a go-to source for the latest happenings and breaking arts/dining news.
• Tackle daily entertainment/things to do/restaurant reporting assignments that could include reporting, writing, online production assignments, social media, research and fact checking, audio and video editing and visual journalism.
• Be an expert on where to go and what to do on the Cape and Islands .
• Mine social media for the latest trends in dining and arts .

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or master's in communications, journalism or an equivalent combination of education and experience .
• At least three years of professional journalism experience .
• High-level writing, communication and time management skills .
• Demonstrated ability to work well on deadline .
• Ability to produce content that is engaging, clean, accurate and publication ready .
• Comfort with using social media to enhance reporting and promote stories .
• Understanding of reporting ethics and sourcing .
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation .
• The position is required to live on Cape Cod .

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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