Reporter II - IU Athletics Rep

Req #25993 Monday, November 28, 2022 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 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 . The Bloomington Herald-Times, part of Gannett Inc. and the USA TODAY NETWORK, is seeking a reporter to cover IU Athletics. This reporter will team up with IndyStars Indiana University reporter to form an unmatched, powerhouse tandem on one of the premier beats in college athletics. We are looking for someone who can produce high-value storytelling, including enterprise stories that provide context and analysis, entertaining features and investigative pieces. The ability to break news is critical, and this reporter must be able to develop strong sourcing. Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities will focus on Indiana University Athletics. When not in college basketball season, this person will help focus on preps and enterprise. Would also assist in coverage of big events (Indy 500, NBA All-Star Game, NCAA events) Be a curious, assertive and self-starting journalist who jumps to report on breaking news and trending topics with urgency. Harness social media and messaging platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and/or Reddit, as a newsgathering tool. Optimize stories for target audience groups using SEO and metrics information. Requirements: Bachelors degree. At least four year