Music Writer
Gannett
- Austin, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Research, write and report compelling journalism that grows our audience by informing and engaging readers.
- Rapidly file entertaining concert reviews and recaps from music festivals and events.
- Write a mixture of mid-to-long form feature stories and quick-hit trending pieces.
- Act as a public ambassador through community outreach and connect with readers through social media.
- Use live video to spotlight breaking news and high interest events.
- Provide thoughtful analysis of complex issues. Produce watchdog journalism that leads to change.
- Use real time metrics to respond to user demand and reader interest.
- Work with newsroom leaders to shape storytelling to meet audience needs and interests on every platform.
- Contribute to the community’s greater good through impactful journalism.
- Must be available to work weekends and evenings as news breaks or festivals and concerts occur, occasional holidays.
- Bachelor's or master’s in communications, journalism or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience working for an online-only news website, newspaper or magazine.
- Solid communication and time management skills.
- Experience with video production and editing.
- Must be able to work well on deadline.
- This role requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.
- Spanish language skills are a plus.
- A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.
- Please include a variety of clips -no more than six- showing beat reporting and enterprise on different digital platforms.