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Req #13007 Tuesday, December 22, 2020 Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is an innovative, digitally focused media and marketing solutions company committed to strengthening communities across our network. With an unmatched reach at the national and local level, Gannett touches the lives of nearly 140 million people monthly with our Pulitzer-Prize winning content, consumer experiences and benefits, and advertiser products and services. Gannett brands include the USA TODAY and more than 260 daily local newspaper brands, digital marketing services companies ReachLocal , WordStream, and ThriveHive and U.K. media company Newsquest. There's never been a better time to join our talented team. Visit Gannett.com/Careers to learn more about our opportunities, and visit Gannett Privacy Policy to understand our privacy policy. The Journal Star (Peoria, IL) is seeking a reporter to focus coverage on trends in business and government that resonate with everyday people in our community as well as emerging businesses and entrepreneurs across central Illinois. Our community values stories about business openings and articles that highlight the entrepreneurial spirit of Peorians. Our readers also value reporting that spots trends and puts our local happenings into a statewide or even national context. The successful candidate will be storyteller who can develop sources who lead to insightful stories and impactful investigations. The reporter will be expected to immerse themselves into the community and tell stories from more than just officials point of view. Located in the scenic and affordable Illinois River valley, Peoria is the center of a region with urban, suburban and rural communities. Formerly home to headquarters of Fortune 100 Caterpillar, Inc., Peoria still has a heavy-manufacturing legacy, but is working to diversify its economy with start-ups, new industrial enterprises and a growing medical-business sector. This reporter will be expected to write quick-turnaround daily stories, file enterprise stories and government watchdog pieces. The ideal candida