The New Mexico Local News Fund Grant Funded Reporting Fellowship

The New Mexico Local News Fund Grant Funded Reporting Fellowship

The Las Cruces Sun-News lcsun-news.com , part of the
USA TODAY NETWORK, is hiring a Fellow to cover the business beat, with a focus on local construction and development, trending food and dining and with a priority in video production. The business beat encompasses reporting opportunities in new business and entrepreneurial strategies, air/aerospace, data/AI, energy development and film.

Fellow will write in various formats primarily for digital publication with goal of increasing pageviews by developing loyal audiences and subscribers. Fellow will be tasked with skill building in SEO, headline writing and social media publication.

This is a full-time 1-year role with benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Gather information from sources at any locations and through any means commonly available for news stories.
• Interview subjects in person, over the telephone or via computers, and in writing.
• Travel as needed to conduct research or interviews.
• Research written materials, graphic and photographic materials, as well as audio and video recordings.
• Quickly and accurately reports information, either verbally or electronically, for publication.
• Help in the production of stories, videos, photographs and graphics that would be helpful in supporting stories.

Requirements:

• High school or equivalent and college degree preferred. Graduate students are encouraged to apply.
• Strong command of AP writing, spelling, grammar, and style.
• Reporting skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience performing a wide variety of tasks under the pressure of deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills required • Advanced proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• This role requires a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.

Application Instructions

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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