Nashville, TN, USA Req #39205

　　Monday, September 11, 2023

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　　The Tennessean is seeking an experienced reporter to join our ranks to cover topics surrounding aging and wellness.

　　Serving our community includes giving our fast-growing audience the information and tools they need to maintain personal health. From the trendiest new diets and exercise regimens to evolving strategies to improve mental health, this beat is designed to help improve the quality of life.

　　The successful candidate must be ready to use metrics and research to continually stay on the cutting edge of news, and someone with a voice to help guide readers - whether those getting on in years, or just looking to stay healthy - to their best selves.

　　Along with a passion for personal health, applicants must possess strong writing, social media, SEO expertise and the energy to produce several pieces of content each week. We're looking for someone who can come up with thoughtful feature pitches but can also react quickly to the news.

　　Responsibilities: Pitch stories on a continuous basis and discern what will resonate with readers. Write and report several high-quality features and quick-turn stories per week. Develop a deep and diverse well of sources to inform stories on a broad array of topics. Work with editors to evaluate what's working and what's not and develop ongoing plans to better satisfy audience needs. Collaborate with content team to provide all appropriate elements for stories (i.e., photos, videos, and graphics). Requirements: Bachelor's or master's in communications, journalism or an equivalent combination of education and experience. At least three years of journalism experience working in a digital-first newsroom. Demonstrated expertise with social media and must be comfortable using these platforms to find sources and promote content. A thorough understanding of metrics and how to use these to inform coverage decisions. Must enjoy collaborating and working with teammates. Knowledge of AP Style. Know how to turn readers into subscribers by telling relevant, shareable stories. Employment is contingent on passing a post-offer pre-employment background check. 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 as the Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Awards grand prize and the Scripps Howard Award in breaking news. The Tennessean was named one of E&P's "10 That Do It Right" two years in a row.

　　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.

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