Growth and transformation reporter

Knoxville, Tennessee is one of the fastest-growing cities in one of the fastest-growing states, and we're seeking a reporter to explore the forces reshaping Knoxville: the visionaries, the rulebreakers, the neighborhood battles, the infrastructure puzzles and the creative experiments that will define how an influx of 75,000 new residents will live, move and build community here.

The growth and transformation reporter will explain why some projects soar while others stall, uncover the quirky behindthescenes challenges that shape what gets built and what doesn't, and tell stories that help readers understand not just what's coming but how the future of Knoxville is being engineered, debated and imagined right now.

If you want to help a fastgrowing city understand itself as it transforms, this is the job. And if you're driven by curiosity and energized by change, you'll thrive telling the story of a city being reinvented in real time.

Typical Job Duties:

• Creates storytelling that accurately informs, engages and enlightens our audience.
• Explores and reports on growth and transformation in East Tennessee, particularly Knoxville and Knox County, with a focus on connecting with our audience's passions.
• Works toward becoming the community's leading voice on how growth will transform people's lives.
• Demonstrates clear concise writing skills and an emphasis on "why this is important to me."
• Understands that people love to read about where they're from and how it's viewed from home and from outside.
• Works with our content strategist and audience analyst to evaluate what's working and what's not and develops ongoing plans to better satisfy audience needs.
• Collaborates with our content team to provide all appropriate elements for stories (i.e. videos, photos and graphics). Captures basic video and photos as needed.
• Promotes personal brand, the brands of colleagues and the institutional brand.
• Provides great customer service, helping readers find answers and solutions.
• Performs other duties as necessary.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in experience and education.
• Record of excellence in reporting.
• Strong news judgment.
• Outstanding research skills and ability to build extensive contacts.
• Ability to create trust within your niche community.
• Knowledge of AP style.
• SEO proficiency.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Passion about news and content that will work well with audiences on social platforms.
• Expertise using social media such as Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok and X to enhance reporting and promote stories.
• Knowledge of reporting ethics and sourcing.
• Candidates should have facility with AI and automation and experience in using it to enhance their journalism
• Ability to collaborate well with others and to work within geographically separated teams on the biggest stories.
• Must be willing to travel on short notice to cover breaking news events.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.

Life in Knoxville

Knoxville combines the best of urban and outdoors life in one of the most beautiful settings in America, on the banks of the Tennessee River and in the shadows of the Great Smoky Mountains . The city is home to the University of Tennessee , which adds even more energy to a dynamic city that hosts internationally recognized chefs, a thriving independent retail scene, world-class outdoors venues , including the renowned urban wilderness, and the elite athletics of the Southeastern Conference . It's also home to the critically acclaimed Big Ears music festival created by Bonnaroo founder Ashley Capps, who lives here and helps nurture a thriving original music scene that draws artists from across the globe. And the cost of living will blow you away - it's one of the country's more affordable urban areas in a state with no income tax

How To Apply:

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:

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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