Music writer

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The Tennessean is seeking a talented, energetic writer to join our award-winning music team in Nashville. The Tennessean owns coverage of Music City’s chief export – country music – as well as Nashville’s exploding Americana, rock, Christian, hip-hop and indie music scenes. We’re looking for a versatile reporter that can break news across all of these genres, write engaging features and smart analysis stories about Nashville’s ever-changing musical landscape. That includes stories focused on the intersection of lifestyle content and coverage of Nashville's music scene because music is not just what sets us apart, it's part of our DNA.
The successful candidate will have strong entrepreneurial skills and at least three to five years of experience and a passion for storytelling across an array of digital and social media platforms.

In this role, you will:

• Research, write and report on compelling journalism that continuously grow our audience by informing and engaging readers.
• Act as a public ambassador through community outreach and connect with readers through social media.
• Use live video to spotlight breaking news and high interest events
• Provide thoughtful analysis of complex issues. Produce watchdog journalism that leads to change.
• Use real time metrics to respond to user demand and reader interest
• Work with newsroom leaders to shape storytelling to meet audience needs and interests on every platform.
• Contribute to the community’s greater good through impactful journalism.

Here's what you need:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism
• Experience working for an online-only news website, newspaper or magazine
• Solid communication and time management skills
• Experience with video production and editing
• Must be able to work well on deadline
• A valid drivers license with reliable transportation is also required

How To Apply:
We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don’t limit your upload to a resume; show us what you’ve done. To do so, put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order:
1. Your resume – one to two pages.
2. A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.
3. Links to 3-6 online samples of your work. Show us what you’ve produced or had a hand in that best reflects what you can do in your desired role.
It is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.
About The Tennessean and Nashville
The Tennessean is the state's largest news organization and is a fast-paced, collaborative operation full of ambitious journalists in every stage of their careers. Reporting frequently leads to rapid change at the state and local levels, and the newsroom frequently wins national awards such as the Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Awards grand prize and the Scripps Howard Award in breaking news. The Tennessean was named one of E&P's "10 That Do It Right" two years in a row.

Its office is located in the heart of Nashville, one of the most vibrant cities in the country. Music City more than lives up to its name, and its live music offerings are supplemented by three professional sports teams, a vibrant food scene and abundant things to do. Middle Tennessee is rapidly growing and attracting a variety of new businesses on a regular basis.

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