Government & Politics Reporter
Gannett | |
United States, Tennessee, Memphis | |
Nov 01, 2024 | |
The Commercial Appeal/Commercial Appeal.com, part of the USA TODAY Network, is seeking a reporter to cover government and politics in Memphis, with a focus on Memphis City Hall. This reporter will cover government in a diverse and evolving community with long-standing racial and economic disparities. We're looking for a reporter who will go beyond standard public meeting coverage, digging into how and why things happen and examining the local levers of power and who is pulling them. This beat requires proficiency with public records and the ability to develop an extensive source network. It is part of a two-person government accountability team that also takes the lead on election coverage. A reporter in this role will also contribute to statewide and national stories from time to time, helping Memphians understand how state and national politics and policy impact their day-to-day lives. The Commercial Appeal, the region's dominant news organization, is located in Memphis and covers a three-state metro area home to more than 1 million people. The area is a major logistics hub and is home to Fed Ex. In addition, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, International Paper and Auto Zone are based in the city, and Elon Musk's xAI plans to open the world's largest supercomputer here later this year. The entertainment and food scenes are unrivaled, and Beale Street is an iconic entertainment district. The city is also home to the NBA's Grizzlies and the University of Memphis, as well as USL Championship side 901 FC and the Redbirds, the AAA affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. An intrepid politics and government reporter will touch on almost all of these interest areas at some point, as many of these entities partner with the city or receive public funding, and the city's business and sports titans mix with the power players at city hall. Responsibilities for this role include:
Requirements and preferred qualifications:
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