Communities Reporter II at Gannett in Louisville, Kentucky

Job Description:

The Louisville Courier Journal is seeking a reporter eager to engage with and report on the communities and cultures within our state's largest metro. This is an opportunity for a curious and ambitious journalist to report on critical issues in our high-growth and underserved communities, including housing and homelessness, racial equity, social services, immigration and neighborhood development.

This reporter will write about and for people who are often overlooked. Stories from this beat are largely people-driven and will create a sense of place for our readers, helping them understand Louisville Metro's evolving identity. The ideal candidate has a track record of writing accountability and solutions journalism. You'll work closely with a team of reporters who focus on local and state government, education and public safety.

The Courier Journal is one of the largest newsrooms in the USA TODAY Network and is an 11-time Pulitzer Prize-winning news organization in a metro area known for its nationally recognized chefs and restaurants; vibrant music scene, including the Bourbon & Beyond music festival; world-class bourbon distilleries; and Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby. The quality of life is sky-high and the cost of living is impressively low.

Key responsibilities:

• Become a trusted source in the community by focusing on diverse voices and authentic storytelling.
• Explore individual neighborhoods' identities, including what residents value and how their areas are changing.
• Identify solutions where present or possible.
• Connect with the community through outreach (social media, on camera, forums, etc.).
• Use metrics and analytics to increase digital audience and engagement and grow digital subscriptions.
• Be a team player who likes to collaborate with coworkers.
• Be able to juggle daily, short-term enterprise and long-term enterprise stories.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least two years of professional journalism experience.
• An entrepreneurial approach to growing audience and a dedicated following.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to take photos and record video/audio in the field.
• Solid news judgment that's guided by experience with audience metrics
• Strong sense of journalism ethics and grounding in basics of media law.
• Commitment to reporting with fairness, compassion and sensitivity.
• Command of AP style and dedication to accuracy.

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 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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