Gannett and the USA TODAY NETWORK are looking for an ambitious, creative, fast-moving and self-starting Audience Growth and Engagement Fellow to join the audience growth team. 

The audience growth team works with both local newsrooms and USA TODAY to drive audience on social media, video, audio, newsletters, messaging and emerging platforms. 

We’re looking for a self-starter and someone who is nimble, thoughtful and curious. They will be able to spot opportunities for us to engage with our audiences and help us evolve with our platforms and tools. 

The ideal candidate will help our local newsrooms coordinate tentpole events and projects, working with in-market journalists to craft well-rounded audience plans and execute new ideas. 

They will also help serve as a bridge between our national publication, USA TODAY, and our local newsrooms, working with the team to develop plans to collaborate and elevate key local stories and projects to a national audience. 

In addition, this will be an inclusive audience fellowship experience, and the right candidate should expect to also learn and work on local news experiments, newsletters, social media, and alongside the USA TODAY audience team to create and collaborate on stories, photos, videos, graphics and other content, and optimize them for different social/digital platforms.  

The candidate should demonstrate a strong understanding of audience metrics, engagement tactics on social media platforms, and search engine optimization. This role can include early morning, night and weekend work.  

This 6-month fellowship will run from June 3, 2024 to December 27, 2024. The start date is flexible for the right candidate. This is a remote position, and candidates can be based in any state except for Alaska or Hawaii. Our fellows’ pay is based on the cost of living in the cities they reside in, ranging from $19.28 to $24.04 per hour. 

This is a full time 40 hour per week role.

Key features of the program:

• This opportunity is available to military veterans who are interested in pursuing a career in in the journalism industry and working in a Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK newsroom.
• Fellows will participate in a six-month full-time fellowship.
• Fellows are eligible to participate in the Company’s comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to, health & insurance, reimbursement & spending accounts and voluntary benefits. Your benefits eligibility effective date is the first of the month following your date of hire and will run through the end of the fellowship. You are also immediately eligible to participate in the 401(k) Savings Plan where a Company match is discretionary.
• Will be assigned to a mentor from Military Veterans in Journalism (MVJ) during the fellowship period.
• Receive coaching and mentoring from the Gannett team and MVJ.
• Develop and refine professional skills for success in the journalism field.

Responsibilities:

• Be detail-oriented and have the ability to multitask.  
• Have a passion for audience growth, social media and finding new ways to reach readers including through newsletters, alerts, TikTok, Instagram, Threads and other emerging platforms. 
• Work with news teams to develop audience plans and social and visual assets for big projects and help coordinate those plans with national teams.  
• Work in tandem with the USA TODAY audience team socializing and optimizing content across platforms.  
• Participate in news meetings, to learn about how news developments take shape and which audiences we’re trying to reach. 
• Critical thinking and analytical skills will be encouraged and sharpened in a deadline-driven newsroom environment. 

Requirements:

• Must be a military veteran who served in any of the six branches of the armed forces of the United States.
• Candidates should demonstrate strong knowledge of social media platforms and a desire to experiment with new formats of storytelling. 
• Excellent news judgment. 
• Top-notch command of AP writing, editing, spelling, grammar, style and research skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both inside and outside the organization.  
• Ability to work not only independently but also as a key contributor to team/network projects. 
• Well-organized, detail-oriented and flexible.  
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment that is constantly evolving.

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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:

1. Your resume – one to two pages.  
2. A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.
3. Any examples of work that you’re proud of in the area of audience engagement (These could be social media posts or videos, newsletters, or stories you’ve written with search in mind). 

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Gannett and the USA TODAY NETWORK are looking for a talented Opinion Columnist Fellow to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about local journalism and issues that have national implications. A strong track record of writing well-researched, thought-provoking opinion pieces that are relevant to our audience is imperative.

As an opinion columnist with Gannett, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in our communities. You will be able to use your voice to raise awareness of important issues, to challenge the status quo, and to inspire change. You will also be part of a team of talented journalists who are passionate about their work and committed to public service.

This 6-month fellowship will run from June 3, 2024 to December 27, 2024. The start date is flexible for the right candidate. This is a remote position, and candidates can be based in any state except for Alaska or Hawaii. Our fellows’ pay is based on the cost of living in the cities they reside in, ranging from $19.28 to $24.04 per hour. 

This is a full time 40 hour per week role.

Key features of the program:

• This opportunity is available to military veterans who are interested in pursuing a career in in the journalism industry and working in a Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK newsroom.
• Fellows will participate in a six-month full-time fellowship.
• Fellows are eligible to participate in the Company’s comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to, health & insurance, reimbursement & spending accounts and voluntary benefits. Your benefits eligibility effective date is the first of the month following your date of hire and will run through the end of the fellowship. You are also immediately eligible to participate in the 401(k) Savings Plan where a Company match is discretionary.
• Will be assigned to a mentor from Military Veterans in Journalism (MVJ) during the fellowship period.
• Receive coaching and mentoring from the Gannett team and MVJ.
• Develop and refine professional skills for success in the journalism field.

Responsibilities:

• Write 2-3 opinion pieces per week on a variety of topics of interest to our regional audience, including politics, news, arts and culture, and business.
• Conduct thorough research and interviews to support your arguments.
• Write in a clear, concise, and engaging style that is accessible to a general audience.
• Stay up to date on current events and trends.
• Work closely with the Deputy Opinion Editor to develop and execute your editorial calendar.
• Promote your work through social media and other channels.
• Contribute content for our weekly/bi-weekly newsletter, reaching a growing audience of engaged readers.
• Research and analyze current events, political trends, and cultural issues from multiple perspectives.
• Craft compelling and persuasive content that inform, challenge, and entertain readers.
• Conduct interviews with experts and thought leaders to provide diverse viewpoints and enrich your content.
• Fact-check all information and ensure content adheres to journalistic standards of accuracy and fairness.
• Collaborate with the Director of Audience to develop engaging headlines, visuals, and calls to action.
• Stay informed about the latest digital publishing trends and optimize content for email deliverability.

Requirements:

• Must be a military veteran who served in any of the six branches of the armed forces of the United States.
• Passion for local journalism and an unwavering commitment to accurate, ethical journalism and public service.
• Strong command of AP writing, spelling, grammar, style and research skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both inside and outside the organization.  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Well-organized, detail-oriented and flexible.  
• Ability to build source networks and bring a constant flow of story ideas.
• Good fact checking and reporting skills. 
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment that is constantly evolving.

Application

First Name *

Last Name *

Email Address *

Phone *

Branch of Service *

ArmyAir ForceNavyMarine CorpsCoast GuardSpace ForcePlease select as many branches as applicable.

Type of Service *

Active DutyReservesNational GuardPlease select as many types of service as applicable.

Application Documents

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:

1. Your resume – one to two pages.  
2. A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.
3. Any examples of work that you’re proud of in the area of audience engagement (These could be social media posts or videos, newsletters, or stories you’ve written with search in mind). 

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Gannett and the USA TODAY NETWORK are looking for an ambitious, creative, fast-moving and self-starting Trending Reporter Fellow to work with a team of journalists who write the stories that start the conversation across the country each day.  

The journalist will join a team of more than 20 reporters who create urgent, smart and innovative stories that reach readers on multiple platforms, illuminating and elevating the most important stories across the nation. 

We respond to the biggest breaking news moments, surging to support USA TODAY and more than 200 local news organizations as we bring reporting and writing resources to bear for communities nationwide. Our approach is driven by a depth of knowledge about readers — metrics and analytics help us anticipate coverage opportunities that can reach millions of people.  

Our team has strong news judgment and the highest journalism standards. We file accurate, concise and clean copy on tight deadlines and enjoy building on breaking news with smart quick-turn enterprise ideas.

The journalist in this role will immediately become a part of the team and will be expected to pitch stories, participate in daily meetings where we discuss story ideas and audience opportunities and to create the compelling coverage that makes us part of the daily conversation across the country.   

This 6-month fellowship will run from June 3, 2024 to December 27, 2024. The start date is flexible for the right candidate. This is a remote position, and candidates can be based in any state except for Alaska or Hawaii. Our fellows’ pay is based on the cost of living in the cities they reside in, ranging from $19.28 to $24.04 per hour. 

This is a full time 40 hour per week role.

Key features of the program:

• This opportunity is available to military veterans who are interested in pursuing a career in in the journalism industry and working in a Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK newsroom.
• Fellows will participate in a six-month full-time fellowship.
• Fellows are eligible to participate in the Company’s comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to, health & insurance, reimbursement & spending accounts and voluntary benefits. Your benefits eligibility effective date is the first of the month following your date of hire and will run through the end of the fellowship. You are also immediately eligible to participate in the 401(k) Savings Plan where a Company match is discretionary.
• Will be assigned to a mentor from Military Veterans in Journalism (MVJ) during the fellowship period.
• Receive coaching and mentoring from the Gannett team and MVJ.
• Develop and refine professional skills for success in the journalism field.

Responsibilities:

• Report and write news of the day across the U.S., not only on topics that are trending but by developing coverage that anticipates our audiences’ interests on any given day, delivering that content on their preferred platforms. 
• Nationalize local coverage by focusing on the universal themes that appeal to our current and future readers. 
• Jump on urgent stories of national and regional importance, including natural disasters, mass shootings, etc. 
• Work with editors to evaluate what is working and what is not and develop ongoing plans to better satisfy audience needs. 

What you’ll need to thrive in this role:

• A nose for finding interesting stories that take readers beyond what’s trending to highlight intriguing subjects with sophisticated and succinct storytelling. 
• Ideas about innovative and creative ways to bring the biggest national stories to readers in fresh and relevant ways, no matter where they find our coverage.
• The ability to work collaboratively with a nationwide team of reporters, editors, photographers and producers to tell meaningful stories that target specific audiences. 
• A clear and concise writing style that avoids cliches and explains jargon.  

Requirements:

• Must be a military veteran who served in any of the six branches of the armed forces of the United States.
• Experience generating quick-turn news stories, thoughtful enterprise, and in-depth projects. 
• Excellent news judgment. 
• Familiarity with SEO best practices. 
• Top-notch command of AP writing, spelling, grammar, style and research skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both inside and outside the organization.  
• Ability to work not only independently but also as a key contributor to team/network projects. 
• Well-organized, detail-oriented and flexible.  
• Ability to build source networks and bring a constant flow of story ideas.
• Good fact checking and reporting skills. 
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment that is constantly evolving.

Application

First Name *

Last Name *

Email Address *

Phone *

Branch of Service *

ArmyAir ForceNavyMarine CorpsCoast GuardSpace ForcePlease select as many branches as applicable.

Type of Service *

Active DutyReservesNational GuardPlease select as many types of service as applicable.

Application Documents

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:

1. Your resume – one to two pages.  
2. A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.
3. Any examples of work that you’re proud of in the area of audience engagement (These could be social media posts or videos, newsletters, or stories you’ve written with search in mind). 

It is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format.

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Gannett and USA TODAY are seeking a driven and enterprising Wellness Reporter Fellow to join the organization on our Wellness team. The position will be fully integrated into the news operation.

The intern will be expected to hit the ground running in this fast-paced organization, offering strong news judgment, savvy ideas and clean copy. They will also be working closely with senior reporters to ensure USA TODAY has a robust, competitive and lively news file.

The reporters’ work must spark conversations on the buzziest topics on health and wellness. The reporter must be comfortable with video and be able to work collaboratively and effectively in a team environment, while always adhering to the highest journalistic ethical standards.

This 6-month fellowship will run from June 3, 2024, to December 27, 2024. The start date is flexible for the right candidate. This is a remote position, and candidates can be based in any state except for Alaska or Hawaii or can choose to be based in our Washington, DC office Our fellows’ pay is based on the cost of living in the cities they reside in, ranging from $19.28 to $24.04 per hour. 

This is a full time 40 hour per week role.

Key features of the program:

• This opportunity is available to military veterans who are interested in pursuing a career in in the journalism industry and working in a Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK newsroom.
• Fellows will participate in a six-month full-time fellowship.
• Fellows are eligible to participate in the Company’s comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to, health & insurance, reimbursement & spending accounts and voluntary benefits. Your benefits eligibility effective date is the first of the month following your date of hire and will run through the end of the fellowship. You are also immediately eligible to participate in the 401(k) Savings Plan where a Company match is discretionary.
• Will be assigned to a mentor from Military Veterans in Journalism (MVJ) during the fellowship period.
• Receive coaching and mentoring from the Gannett team and MVJ.
• Develop and refine professional skills for success in the journalism field.

Responsibilities:

• Offers independent, innovative thinking in news coverage.
• Follows disciplined approach to deliver high-impact work on multiple platforms.
• Uses metrics to gauge audience interest.
• Identifies trends that would otherwise go unreported.
• Demonstrates clear concise writing skills with strong nut graphs and “why this is important to me” content. 

Requirements:

• Must be a military veteran who served in any of the six branches of the armed forces of the United States.
• Strong ability to produce content that is clean, accurate and “publication ready.”
• Is passionate and enthusiastic about news and content that will work well with audiences on social platforms.
• Excellent news judgment. 
• Understands reporting ethics and sourcing.
• Top-notch command of AP writing, editing, spelling, grammar, style and research skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both inside and outside the organization.  
• Collaborates well with others and can work with a team on the biggest stories.
• Well-organized, detail-oriented and flexible.  
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment that is constantly evolving and understands the digital first mission.
• Works weekends and nights as needed.
• Must be willing to travel on short notice to cover breaking news events.
• This role requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.

Application

First Name *

Last Name *

Email Address *

Phone *

Branch of Service *

ArmyAir ForceNavyMarine CorpsCoast GuardSpace ForcePlease select as many branches as applicable.

Type of Service *

Active DutyReservesNational GuardPlease select as many types of service as applicable.

Application Documents

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:

1. Your resume – one to two pages.  
2. A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.
3. Any examples of work that you’re proud of in the area of audience engagement (These could be social media posts or videos, newsletters, or stories you’ve written with search in mind). 

It is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format.

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