State Politics Reporter

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a diversified media company with expansive reach at the national and local level dedicated to empowering and enriching communities.

• Report quickly, clearly and accurately.
• Use metrics to inform story choices and shape strategies, including SEO expertise.
• Write local news stories to be consumed by a national audience.
• Work with editors to experiment with new ways of informing and engaging audiences on social platforms and alternate story forms, including evergreen content.
• Monitor real‑time news and sniff out the most important and fascinating stories important to our audiences.
• Demonstrate fast news judgment on an ongoing basis.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in communications, journalism or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience using social media accounts to identify stories.
• Strong command of AP grammar and style.
• Understanding of reporting ethics, fairness and sourcing.
• Ability to collaborate.
• Experience creating visual news graphics optimized for social is a plus.
• A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and the minimum liability insurance required under state law.
• Employment is contingent on passing a pre‑employment, post‑offer background check.

We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don’t limit your upload to a resume; show us what you’ve done. To do so, put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order:

• 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.

It is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.

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employs employees. In addition, USA TODAY Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant’s disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an applicant’s application for employment with USA TODAY Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact USA TODAY Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at  Applicants must be authorized to work in the applicable location.

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