Retail and Residential Development Reporter

Enquirer Media and Gannett

Cincinnati.com and The Enquirer are searching for a Reporter to join our newsroom.

As Retail and Residential Development Reporter you will:

You know more about retail — what’s new, what’s opening and what’s closing — than any other media. You break exclusive news and you get access to the key players unlike any other media.
You own residential development in the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region — breaking exclusive news about the residential real estate market, from a new apartment or home development opening to the new real estate figures.
You spot trends in retail and residential development and provide a thoughtful analysis — like an influx of certain products or retail that’s unique to the Cincinnati region or whether it’s a good time to sell.
You engage your audience consistently throughout the week -- you build a true community and relationship around your coverage.
You are hyper-responsive to readers via social media. You are creative in finding ways to solicit their feedback and incorporate it into your coverage.
You continually initiate new techniques in your coverage to meet the interests and needs of 25-45 year olds
You are comfortable with voice -- you bring your unique voice to all your stories, social media, video appearances and public appearances. You are comfortable sharing your personality that helps 25-45-year-olds create a personal connection to you.
You work with your advertising partner to grow and monetize the 25-45 audience.

Required Skills + Abilities

Bachelor's in Communications, Journalism or equivalent in experience and education.
Ability to build coalitions around evolving needs.
Minimum 3-5 years in the journalism field
Effective communicator; able to get along with diverse personalities.
Deep understanding of and curiosity about competition for our customers' time and money.
Self-motivation and self-direction.
Industry knowledge.
Able to multi-task and excel under intense deadline pressure in a rapidly changing environment.
Knows how to use time efficiently in a 24-hour news environment.
Works collaboratively within a cross-functional environment.
Must embrace peer-to-peer training, as a both a teacher and student.
Applies innovative, creative thinking to support the company’s goals.
Writing, spelling, grammar, AP and local style.
Knowledge of media law and Principles of Ethical Conduct.

Pacing: Cool Homes weekly. Signature piece every month. Breaking news several times a week.
Typical hours: varies, lots of night and weekend

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