DC-The DMV Connect Reporter

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Job Description

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The USA TODAY Network is looking for a Connect reporter to join our service journalism and trending Connect team for “The DMV.” This reporter will provide timely and audience-focused coverage for the nation’s capital and for communities in Virginia and Maryland that encircle Washington, DC. 
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We are looking for a reporter who is quick and flexible — full of topic-focused story ideas, who can urgently pursue them and write them at volume in varied formats. This reporter should be deeply curious, highly competitive, and possess the desire to inform digital audiences. The reporter should be comfortable working with local and national editors and reporters across the USA TODAY Network, and able to seamlessly move between topics important to communities in the DC area’s commuter corridors including Bethesda, Fairfax, Alexandria, Annapolis and the East Coast. 
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We start with the headline, so great digital headline-writing skills are a must. 
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The reporter will work alongside our USA TODAY Network sites in Delaware, New Jersey, Virginia and Maryland, and network Connect editors and content strategists to cover high-interest stories, help swarm breaking news and plan for major events. 
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This reporter should be comfortable interacting with and listening to social media and other digital communities, and being comfortable on camera is a plus. They will use data and analytics, and Google Trends and other SEO tools to inform their story choices and presentation on and off our platforms. This reporter must love telling stories quickly when needed, in-depth when called for, and always with accuracy. Living in The DMV and having great familiarity with its communities is preferred. 
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The typical shift will start early, but must be flexible for what the topic needs, meaning nights and/or weekends may also be required. The position is fully remote. 
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Responsibilities: 
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<li>Monitor emails, social media, community groups and other sources to find stories. </li>
<li>Monitor developing stories across news, social and other media platforms for key topics important to DMV residents, visitors and people who work there. </li>
<li>Efficiently and accurately write stories, several per day. </li>
<li>Find, pitch and swiftly produce stories on topics of emerging interest, with a focus on what readers want and need to know. </li>
<li>Ensure content is properly optimized for competitive search ranking and best practices for user experience. </li>
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Requirements: 
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<li>Bachelor’s or master’s degree in journalism or related field </li>
<li>Expert at using social media platforms; including but not limited to Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, Reddit and Bluesky. </li>
<li>Command of concise writing, spelling, grammar, and AP style. </li>
<li>Good fact-checking and reporting skills. </li>
<li>Well-organized, detail-oriented, and flexible. </li>
<li>Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. </li>
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How To Apply: 
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The hourly rate for this role will range between $24.28 and $37.94. Variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and based on the role, may be applicable. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, location, and union representation, if applicable.
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