Criminal justice professor job description

You will be expected to produce at least 4 to 5 stories a week and one enterprise piece every month. The expected schedule is Monday through Friday, but will vary depending on news needs.

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  Write stories on tight deadlines that are complete, fair and provide context for readers.

  
  
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  Produce fast-moving, highly readable stories while also working on in-depth, topical stories.

  
  
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  Use data and research to inform reporting.

  
  
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  Request and track public records and use and develop databases for revelatory reporting.

  
  
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  Use social media platforms both as a news-gathering tool and as a way to push the news out quickly and build our audience, as well as your own brand.

  
  
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  Use SEO smartly and strategically.

  
  
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  Understand and use audience metrics to help increase readership.

  
  
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  Shoot photos and video when needed.

  
  
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  Meet departmental goals: Help formulate goals and actively seek to meet them.

  
  
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  Participate in training sessions offered and seek out learning opportunities to keep skills updated in a continuously evolving industry.

  
  
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  Work collaboratively with co-workers.

  
  
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Education:

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  College degree, preferably in journalism or communications.

  
  
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  A minimum of 2 years news writing experience.

  
  
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Skills:

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  Strong news judgment and knowledge of libel laws and journalistic ethics.

  
  
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  Command of grammar, spelling, AP style, as well as skills in story organization and clear writing.

  
  
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  An intuitive sense of what’s important and interesting to audiences on all platforms.

  
  
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  A deep curiosity and high energy, and an ability to develop a variety of sources.

  
  
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  The ability to write quickly, accurately and engagingly on a wide variety of topics.

  
  
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  A commitment to diverse coverage through community engagement and source building.

  
  
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  A collaborative work ethic and the ability to communicate easily with people around the office and across the company.

  
  
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  Proficient knowledge of technology including content management systems and storytelling tools.

  
  
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  Ability to quickly and accurately research and verify the authenticity of information, sources, photos and video.

  
  
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  Fluency in Spanish is desirable.

  
  
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  Must have reliable transportation. Must have valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance required (at least minimum insurance required for the state in which the employee works).

  
  
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Relocation assistance available.

Please include a range of samples of your work, including daily and enterprise stories, along with a cover letter and resume. You may also send links to personal websites or your portfolio.