Trending politics reporter

The Tennessean , the state's largest news organization, is seeking a journalist with several years of reporting experience to cover politics from Nashville, with an emphasis on breaking and trending news.

Working out of the Capitol Bureau and The Tennessean's Midtown newsroom, the successful candidate will approach this beat with an eye towards serving our growing audience with in-the-moment news from the state legislature and the state's congressional delegation.

This is a high-octane beat that places a premium on scooping the competition, holding Tennessee's elected leaders to account and ensuring their constituents are informed about the state's politics and policies that impact their daily lives.

The right person will be passionate about serving the community, eager to collaborate with colleagues, and ambitious in the beat's reporting and storytelling.

Typical job duties

• Tells stories that accurately inform, engage and enlighten our audience.
• Serves as a leading voice on government and politics in Nashville and Washington, DC.
• Provides thoughtful analysis and produces watchdog journalism that leads to change.
• Demonstrates clear, concise writing skills and an emphasis on "why this is important to me."
• Works with editors and analytics 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. photos, videos and graphics). Captures basic photos and video as needed.
• Produces several stories each week, while working on longer-term projects and picking up briefs.
• 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.
• Three or more years of experience in daily deadline reporting.
• Strong news judgment: commitment to develop and maintain sources; outstanding research skills; ability to meet deadlines, take initiative, receive constructive feedback and work as part of a team.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and stories in a fast-paced environment.
• Adept at using social media to report, tell stories, engage readers and cover breaking news.
• A valid driver's license, reliable transportation and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.

About The Tennessean and Nashville

The Tennessean is the state's largest news organization and is a fast-paced, collaborative operation full of ambitious journalists in every stage of their careers. Reporting frequently leads to rapid change at the state and local levels, and the newsroom frequently wins national awards such a Peabody Award, the Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Awards grand prize and the Scripps Howard Award in breaking news. In 2024, The Tennessean was a Pulitzer Prize finalist. Its office is located in the heart of Nashville, one of the most vibrant cities in the country. Music City more than lives up to its name, and its live music offerings are supplemented by three professional sports teams, a vibrant food scene and abundant things to do. Middle Tennessee is rapidly growing and attracting a variety of new businesses on a regular basis.

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:

1. Your resume - one to two pages.

2. A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.

3. 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.

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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