Enterprise Reporter
Job Description and Requirements:
Townsquare Media Trenton in Ewing, New Jersey, is looking to hire an Enterprise Reporter for NJ1015.com, the award-winning digital news arm of New Jersey’s largest news/talk radio station, New Jersey 101.5.
The Enterprise Reporter will have a broad and deep understanding of all things New Jersey with a passion for demanding accountability from the powerful, a drive for uncovering the stories that matter and an understanding of how to engage an audience for this important work.
The Enterprise Reporter will have a particular focus on mining public databases and keeping abreast of whistleblower and civil rights litigation while also helping to coach a team of digital reporters covering trending stories.
The right candidate should be a self-starter who can develop sources and leads while producing clean and authoritatively written copy. They should also be a multi-tasker who is comfortable both organizing long-term projects as well as taking the lead during breaking news.
The candidate should have experience in developing content for multiple platforms with a knack for adapting to the latest storytelling tools and techniques. The job requires an appreciation for search engine optimization and how to source stories through social media. Experience with video/audio editing and basic knowledge of online coding a plus.
This is a position with the flexibility to work both in a fast-paced newsroom and remotely. The position will involve some evening and weekend hours.
Responsibilities:
· Produce and edit several news stories each day
· Work alongside the Digital Managing Editor and News Director and with a staff of journalists to create compelling news content
· Take part in creative discussions with the radio station's editorial team to develop content ideas based on news value and audience demand
· Respond to breaking news in a timely manner
· In consultation with the Digital Managing Editor:
---Conceive of innovative ways to distribute the content and drive audience
---Monitor audience analytics with the goal of improving performance
Qualifications:
· At least 5 years of experience in online journalism and a strong editorial voice
· Understand what makes online content conversation-starting and good for SEO
· Strong writing and reporting skills with knowledge of AP style and the SPJ code of ethics
· Ability to focus under pressure
· Capacity for managing multiple tasks at once
· Great communication skills and attention to detail are a requirement
· Experience working with WordPress, HTML, Excel, Access and video
Benefits:
- 3 weeks of PTO (+ 9 paid holidays)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Casual, high-energy work environment
- Opportunity for upward mobility
- Company provided laptop
- Competitive salary + bonus program
- Company discounts
- Time off for volunteering
To Apply:
Please apply online at: https://careers.townsquaremedia.com/job-openings/?gh_jid=3094597
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About Townsquare Media:
Townsquare is a radio, digital media, entertainment and digital marketing solutions company principally focused on being the premier local advertising and marketing solutions platform in small and mid-sized markets across the U.S. Our assets include 321 radio stations and more than 330+ local websites in 67 U.S. markets, a digital marketing solutions company (Townsquare Interactive), a proprietary digital programmatic advertising platform (Townsquare Ignite) and approximately 200 live events. Our brands include local media assets such as WYRK, KLAQ, K2 and NJ101.5; iconic local and regional events such as WYRK’s Taste of Country (update link!), the Boise Music Festival, the Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival and Taste of Fort Collins; and leading tastemaker music and entertainment websites such as XXLmag.com, TasteofCountry.com and Loudwire.com