Skip to content
CV Rocket
Get started
How it worksThe enginePricingBlogContactSign in

Open nowPosted 89 days ago

Trending and Breaking News Reporter

gannett113 open roles

Where
White Plains, NY, USA
Get the CV for this job

From $25 per CV, paid once. No subscription.

Your applicationOpen nowTrending and Breaking News Reportergannett · White Plains, NY, USA

  1. YouYes, apply to this one.

  2. CV RocketCV written for this posting.

  3. 25 readersRecruiter, hiring manager, skeptic. Round after round.

  4. CV RocketApplied on gannett's own form.

The reply lands in your private mailbox

3×more interviews than doing it yourself with ChatGPT.

The clock on this job

Early applications get read.

7.8% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market.

Share of postings closed within
  1. 1.6%1 day
  2. 3.4%3 days
  3. 7.8%7 days
  4. 14.3%14 days
  5. 33.7%30 days
This job: posted 89 days ago

The posting

The Journal News / lohud.com is seeking a reporter to work in a fast-paced, 24/7 news environment. This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by the NewsGuild of New York. The candidate will specialize in identifying trending news and delivering this news to our audiences in the form of stories, video and/or photos as makes most sense. The candidate will also respond to breaking news of public interest and public impact in the Lower Hudson Valley and sometimes in and around New York City. Reporting may occur in the office, at home and out in the communities we serve. Being prepared for the unexpected and seizing the moment are hallmarks of a successful candidate for this role. This reporter be adept at growing a digital audience by producing reliable reports and updates filled with exclusive, compelling and relevant details. The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong news judgment, the ability to file accurate, concise, and clean copy on tight deadlines, and to build on breaking news with smart quick-turn enterprise ideas. The reporter will seek out stories that are of interest to our audiences using the latest in trends, metrics and social tools to find stories that will resonate. In evaluating the possibility of pursuing trending and breaking news in lower Hudson Valley communities, this reporter will assess the likely degree of public interest and public or personal impact of that trending news. This person should be creative, write in a conversational style and deliver sharp headlines. The position demands initiative, accuracy, urgency and insight. It also demands strong news judgment and the ability to find and identify stories and trends that are immediate, important and influential. Quick writing and reporting skills are crucial. This person can juggle a high volume of stories on a daily basis with aplomb, all the while staying focused on the digital details of story production: headlines, SEO, multimedia assets and other points of optimization. The ability to collaborate and work as part of a team of reporters is a must. Responsibilities:

Produce noteworthy or trending news coverage that accurately informs, entertains, and engages key audiences and platforms. Identify and localize trending news topics to report on for our local audiences. Answer one question well and come back with follow-up stories based on interest and need. Answer what, who cares, what does it mean? Provide thoughtful yet quick-turn reporting of complex issues. Gather and produce engaging visuals in real time for various platforms/socials, including but not limited to galleries, vertical and horizontal video explainers, updates and alternative URLs while news is actively trending. Focus reporting on specific local topics, including breaking news and entertainment, to build byline authority, audience loyalty and social media growth on current and future branded accounts.  Able to multi-task and excel under intense deadline pressure in a rapidly changing industry. Work with editors to evaluate what is working and what is not and develop ongoing plans to better satisfy audience needs. Collaborate with editors and producers to provide all appropriate elements for stories (i.e., photos, videos, and graphics). Promote personal brand, the brands of colleagues and the institutional brand. Provide great customer service, helping readers find answers and solutions. Experience with public-records requests and tracking down court records and other documents is a plus. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in communications, journalism, digital media or an equivalent combination of education and experience. At least two years of experience working in a news organization, even better if you have covered breaking or trending news in a job or internship. Excellent news judgment. Familiarity with SEO best practices. Top-notch writing and reporting skills. Strong command of grammar and style The 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. Comfortable in fluid, fast-breaking, stressful situations. A desire to grow and develop a key beat in our newsroom. Excellent communication skills. Ability to work not only independently but also as a key contributor to team/network projects. Strong understanding of audience analytics and how to use them to drive content decisions. This role requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law. News may require you to work extended hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays, sometimes unexpectedly.

Application Instructions We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, do not limit your upload to a resume; show us what you have done. To do so, submit:

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

Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration. #Newsgnt #LI-CB1 The hourly rate for this role will range between $27.18 and $33.34. Base compensation is reflective of many factors, including, but not limited to, the market in which one lives/works, individual education level, skills, certifications and experience. Note: variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and based on the role, may be applicable. USA TODAY CO. is committed to diversity and encourages members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, LGBTQ people, people of color, and people with disabilities.    

From $25, paid onceGet the CV for this job

What happens when you press

One press. We do the rest.

  1. A CV for this posting

    Written against gannett's own wording, from every piece of relevant proof in your profile.

  2. 25 readers review it

    Recruiter, hiring manager, skeptic and more read every draft, round after round. You get the best round.

    The review screen in CV Rocket: how each CV was read, round by round.

  3. We apply on gannett's form

    Our application engine gets through the hardest forms there are. Where a question needs you, AI suggests the best answer. Don't want us applying from our IP addresses? Use our Chrome extension: we apply straight from your own browser.

    An application in CV Rocket: every answer filled in on the employer's form.

  4. Every reply, sorted

    gannett's answer lands in your private mailbox, and we classify it on arrival: interview, question, rejection.

    The CV Rocket inbox: each employer reply classified as an interview, an action or a rejection.

  5. Reply with AI

    AI helps you write the email, checks it and sends it. We show you whether the recruiter read it.

  6. The interview in your calendar

    Full integration with your calendar. The invitation goes straight in.

    An interview invitation in the CV Rocket inbox, added to the candidate's calendar.
Get the CV for this job

From $25 per CV, paid once. No subscription.

Why it works

3×

more interviews than doing it yourself with ChatGPT.

ChatGPT writes a CV and never learns what happened to it. We see every reply. For each CV we know:

  • How it was written, and how the review scored it
  • When we applied, and how long after the posting went up
  • Which posting, which company, which city
  • Who got the interview, and who heard nothing

That is how we know which CVs get called.

Get the CV for this job

From $25 per CV, paid once. No subscription.

The numbers game

More applications. More interviews.

Every application goes out with its own CV, written for that posting and paid once. Send enough of them and the law of large numbers finds you the job.

Get the CV for this job
By hand5–10
With CV Rocket100
applications a day

Nearby

Live postings like this one

Same employer first, then the same role elsewhere.

Before you press

Straight answers

Get the CV for this job

From $25 per CV, paid once. No subscription.

What if my background isn't good enough?

We make the most of the background you have. The CV uses every piece of relevant proof your profile holds, and one of the 25 readers reads your whole profile and flags what the CV left out.

Do you really apply for me?

Yes, on the employer's own form, the hardest ones included. Where a question needs you, you answer it right there and AI suggests the best answer. Don't want us applying from our IP addresses? Use our Chrome extension: we apply straight from your own browser.

Is it a subscription?

No. You pay once per CV, from $25. Every application goes out with its own CV, written for that posting.

One job. One CV.
Paid once.

Pick the posting you want. We write for it, apply for you and catch the reply.

Get the CV for this job

From $25 per CV, paid once. No subscription.