Brockton, MA, USA Req #39515

　　Tuesday, October 3, 2023

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　　The Enterprise of Brockton/enterprisenews.com , part of theUSA TODAY NETWORK, is looking for a thoughtful and community-minded reporter who wants to help reimagine the public safety beat in a digital-first environment.

　　Breaking news, crime and courts will be part of the mix, sure. But the way we cover policing, criminal justice and our community must change, to hold law enforcement and other government agencies accountable, seek a more nuanced representation of the challenges we face and rebuild trust with neglected communities.

　　You'll need to dig deeper and seek a wider perspective, cultivate diverse sources and devote resources to debunking myths and stereotypes. You'll write about serious crime, scrutinize police tactics and spotlight social issues, while being sensitive to how our stories affect the various people and neighborhoods we cover.

　　An ideal candidate will be conscientious and collaborative, skeptical and comfortable with conflicting views. Flexibility is key, as are compassion and creativity: You'll cover a protest one day, interview a victim's family the next, and end the week crunching crime statistics and exploring other criminal justice trends. You're comfortable breaking a story online, adding additional nuance and facts in real time to lead the conversations in our communities.

　　Metrics and audience research will help guide decisions about how to cover topics and issues as you engage with readers on a variety of platforms to drive audience and subscriber growth. And the beat will evolve as you share best practices with network colleagues around the country.

　　This reporter is also expected to have the range to handle breaking news, as well as general assignment and in-depth, data-driven enterprise reporting.

　　Brockton, Massachusetts, known as the "City of Champions" because it was home to boxing greats Rocky Marciano and Marvin Hagler, has undergone a dramatic demographic transformation, particularly in the past decade, and is now majority people of color. Home to vibrant African-American, Cape Verdean and Haitian communities, as well as many others, this city of about 100,000 located half-way between Boston and Providence has become a beacon of affordable suburban and urban housing. Brockton can claim restaurants that are destinations for foodies, as well as a Black-owned craft beer company, a dynamic hip-hop scene and its own symphony orchestra. We are looking for a reporter to help tell these diverse stories, as well as the stories of our surrounding towns, with their picturesque and historic New England downtowns, colleges and universities and cultural institutions. If you are looking for a place to do meaningful and interesting work, Brockton is that place.

　　Requirements: Bachelor's or master's in communications, journalism or an equivalent combination of education and experience 3 or more years of professional journalism experience or significant internship experience, preferred High-level writing, communication and time management skills Demonstrated ability to work well on deadline Ability to produce content that is clean, accurate and publication ready Understanding of reporting ethics and sourcing This role requires a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law. Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment, post-offer drug screen, motor vehicle record check and background check. We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply,don'tlimit your upload to a resume; show us whatyou'vedone. To do so, put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order:

　　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 whatyou'veproduced 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 inPDFformat. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.

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