Public Trust Reporter

USA TODAY Network

Public Trust Reporter focusing on accountability journalism where local decisions impact community futures. Reporting on regional issues in Holmes and Wayne counties with emphasis on engagement and analytics.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeRemote • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $21 - $32 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in journalism and storytelling through analytics, with a strong ability to engage audiences across digital and social platforms. Proficient in cultivating reporting beats and utilizing AI and automation to enhance journalistic practices.

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Bachelor’s Degree In JournalismThree Years Of Professional Newsroom ExperienceProficiency In Social PlatformsStrong Command Of Grammar And Copy EditingExperience Using Analytics In Journalism

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Hard Skills

StorytellingMultimedia Content ProductionAnalytics ResearchReportingCopy Editing

Soft Skills

CollaborationTrust BuildingAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Social Media PlatformsAI ToolsAutomation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s LicenseMinimum State-Required Liability Insurance

Industry Keywords

Digital-First NewsroomJournalism EthicsSourcingAudience EngagementBeat Cultivation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Creates storytelling that accurately informs, entertains and engages specific audiences and platforms through analytics research.
Collaborates with editors and frontline journalists locally and across the USA Today Network.
Works toward becoming the community’s leading voice in areas of expertise.
Promotes personal brand, the brands of colleagues and the institutional brand.
Reports quickly, clearly and accurately and delivers news via articles, video, social media or any other methods available to reach our audiences.
Use analytics to inform story choices and shape beat strategies.
Cultivates a beat. Has a genuine interest in people and ability to build trust.
Writes and/or produces multimedia content that appeals to key audience targets and maximizes user experience on digital and social platforms to reach readers where they spend their time and attention.
Experiment with new ways of informing and engaging audiences on social platforms and be proficient in using alternate story forms.
Experience using AI and automation to support journalism, and a willingness to experiment with new formats and platforms, is expected.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or a related field, or equivalent experience
Minimum three years of professional newsroom or reporting experience
Strong command of grammar, style and copy editing
Experience in a digital‑first newsroom, including use of analytics to guide coverage
Ability to report quickly, clearly and accurately in a deadline‑driven environment
Demonstrated ability to cultivate and sustain a reporting beat
Proficiency using social platforms such as X, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat
Solid understanding of journalism ethics and sourcing
Willingness to experiment with new tools and storytelling formats, including responsible use of AI
Strong collaboration skills
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and minimum state‑required liability insurance

Benefits

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Creates storytelling that accurately informs, entertains and engages specific audiences and platforms through analytics research.
Collaborates with editors and frontline journalists locally and across the USA Today Network.
Works toward becoming the community’s leading voice in areas of expertise.
Promotes personal brand, the brands of colleagues and the institutional brand.
Reports quickly, clearly and accurately and delivers news via articles, video, social media or any other methods available to reach our audiences.
Use analytics to inform story choices and shape beat strategies.
Cultivates a beat. Has a genuine interest in people and ability to build trust.
Writes and/or produces multimedia content that appeals to key audience targets and maximizes user experience on digital and social platforms to reach readers where they spend their time and attention.
Experiment with new ways of informing and engaging audiences on social platforms and be proficient in using alternate story forms.
Experience using AI and automation to support journalism, and a willingness to experiment with new formats and platforms, is expected. 🎯 Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or a related field, or equivalent experience
Minimum three years of professional newsroom or reporting experience
Strong command of grammar, style and copy editing
Experience in a digital‑first newsroom, including use of analytics to guide coverage
Ability to report quickly, clearly and accurately in a deadline‑driven environment
Demonstrated ability to cultivate and sustain a reporting beat
Proficiency using social platforms such as X, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat
Solid understanding of journalism ethics and sourcing
Willingness to experiment with new tools and storytelling formats, including responsible use of AI
Strong collaboration skills
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