Investigative Reporter at Fort Collins

Job Description

The Coloradoan, a 25,000-circulation newspaper in Fort Collins on Colorados Front Range, seeks an investigative reporter who knows that a honed knowledge of public records law is only one piece of what makes a great watchdog journalist.

The Coloradoans 30-person news team needs someone who will take deep dives into the topics readers care about. From government spending accountability on multimillion-dollar tax programs to the Boy Scouts "Perversion Files," high-impact investigations are part of our DNA. Well give you what every reporter seeks -- the time and resources to do amazing work. What will you do with them?

The right candidate will have at least 3-5 years of investigative reporting experience and an inquisitive mind. Experience in covering the Colorado Legislature is a plus, while an active voice on social media and aptitude with iPhone video production are must-haves. Powerful investigations should be shared with our community in many forms, and the right candidate will be familiar with the tools needed to get their work in front of as many readers as possible.

Our investigative reporter will also be a true part of our team culture -- assisting young reporters with public records requests and collaborating with editors and peers on long-term projects. He or she will understand the value of data, from the locations of car-bike crashes to what online readership of our last investigation tells us about where future efforts should be pointed. An authoritative writing style and approachable nature with readers will get you far.

Your application should include a cover letter, resume, three references and three examples of your most compelling investigations. Wow us with depth and reader focus.

Here at the Coloradoan, were out to be more than just a newspaper -- we believe in renewing the contract between community journalists and our readers. This year, we were honored as The states most innovative newspaper by the Colorado Press Association, and Gannetts presented its 2012 innovator of the year award to our editor.

Fort Collins is a city known for its great quality of life and off-the-charts educational attainment, it boasts a booming craft brew scene, Colorado State University, a vibrant downtown, bike paths that traverse the community, hiking and all that the Rocky Mountains have to offer. Join us in continuing to produce great work and proving to the rest of the nation that community journalismis far from dead.

Coloradoan Media Group is part of the Gannett Co., an international media and marketing solutions company that informs and engages more than 100 million people every month through its powerful network of broadcast, mobile and publishing properties. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes a 401(k) plan.

Coloradoan Media Group is committed to diversity and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment is contingent on. Passing a pre-employment, post-offer drug screen and background check.

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Country: USA, State: Colorado, City: Fort Collins, Company: Gannett Co., Inc..