New York State Storytelling Re

Req #19762 Tuesday, November 23, 2021 Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a subscription-led and digitally focused media and marketing solutions company committed to empowering communities to thrive. With an unmatched reach at the national and local level, Gannett touches the lives of millions with our Pulitzer-Prize winning content, consumer experiences and benefits, and advertiser products and services. Our current portfolio of media assets includes USA TODAY, local media organizations in 46 states in the U.S., and Newsquest, a wholly owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom with more than 120 local news media brands. Gannett also owns the digital marketing services companies ReachLocal, Inc., UpCurve, Inc., and WordStream, Inc., which are marketed under the LOCALiQ brand, and runs the largest media-owned events business in the U.S., USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures. To connect with us, visit www.gannett.com . NEW YORK STATE STORYTELLING REPORTER The USA TODAY Network New York State Team is seeking an upstate New York storytelling reporter who can seek out compelling storytelling opportunities within core markets and in a 150-mile radius outside the core market. The position entails: Researches, reports, shoots, writes and helps create compelling video, photo and text journalism both News of Now coverage of events with regional and USA TODAY Network-level import and smart looks at specific situations, conflicts and local places and traditions that resonate with target audiences. Works with the Atlantic Regions storytelling editor and New York Team editors to deploy creative narrative and storytelling methods as appropriate. Focus on deep profiles, rich journeys, and tapping into universal human emotion through sharp, detail- and movement-oriented reporting and writing. Keeps up with local, regional and national news developments and trends and makes coverage choices with these in mind. Keeps in mind the needs of regional sites and the USA TODAY Network in determining whether and where to travel. Develops relationships with sources, citizen