Indy city hall reporter
Gannett
- Indianapolis, IN
- $55,000-75,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Keep track of city-county council and its various committee meetings to identify news that resonates with readers.
- Become a trusted voice in Indianapolis by listening to and amplifying the concerns of a diverse group of people.
- Watchdog the Indianapolis mayor’s office and various city-county agencies.
- Juggle daily, short-term enterprise and long-term enterprise stories.
- May be required to work an occasional weekend or evening shift.
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
- At least three 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
- 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.