Company

Cox Enterprises

Job Family Group

Editorial & Newsroom

Job Profile

Sr Associate Reporter

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Travel %

Yes, 5% of the time

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Hourly base pay rate is $19.57 - $29.38/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

Job Description

The Dayton Daily News is looking for an all-media journalist who will investigate, write and produce business content for all of our media brands, with a special emphasis on jobs and economy, healthcare, non-profits and their impact on the business industry.

This position focuses on the Dayton business region, hospital systems and healthcare organizations in our region. The all-media journalist will be responsible for growing the Dayton Business brand online with websites, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. The winning candidate will be expected to publish daily interesting pieces and videos  that help readers understand the business community in our region and be able to dive deep into stories that look at major events, decisions and turning points.

The writer should have a passion for telling great stories on digital, beating the competition with news first, and be able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment. They should also be familiar and comfortable with creating videos. We will be looking for candidates who have excellent reporting and writing skills; the ability to write and edit quickly; have a knack for telling stories in a relatable and compelling way; and have a demonstrated social media presence.

Requirements:

Displays a strong sense of urgency, high energy and tenacity to get the best, most complete content for readers.

Develops and nurtures sources, building relationships that result in scoops.

Generates impactful story ideas.

Is experienced at using digital visual editing software to create photos, photo galleries, digital videos, and optimizing digital content for a mobile audience.

Is good with details and asking questions and can report from news events independently if necessary.

Familiar with digital analytical tools and how to use them to inform decisions about what to cover and how to present it.

Has demonstrated record of working in a complex newsroom environment.

Generates clean and concise copy and is well-versed in AP Style.

Generates work that is balanced, fair, complete, in-depth and dependable, incorporating a diverse range of sources. Copy should not contain errors of fact or judgment and should not include any issues of bias.

Uses time effectively and efficiently to meet deadlines.

Able to work in a digital content management system to optimize, use SEO tactics, and social media to help distribute the content as widely as possible.

Education and Years of Experience:

High School Diploma/GED and 5 years’ experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as any level degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline and 3 years’ experience; or 7 years’ experience in a related field

One year of full-time experience at daily news content creation preferred.

Requirements may change over time depending on technology and company priorities.

Possesses a valid driver’s license.

Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits

Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

About Us

As our primary divisions Cox Automotive and Cox Communications drive new waves of innovation, Cox Enterprises is entering spaces like cleantech, healthcare, esports and more. We're a family business guided by a legacy of bold innovation that’s driven by those who want to make their mark. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.