While football is a year-round priority, this reporter will also team with columnists and the OU beat writer to lead coverage of other sports -- including basketball, baseball, softball and ...
While football is a year-round priority, this reporter will also team with columnists and the OU beat writer to lead coverage of other sports -- including basketball, baseball, softball and ...
Sports Reporter
Memphis, TN · On-site
... school sports in the Memphis area. We are seeking a dynamic reporter who is digitally savvy and ... Comfort building a beat and communicating with athletes and coaches. * This role requires a valid ...
Sports Reporter
Memphis, TN · On-site
... school sports in the Memphis area. We are seeking a dynamic reporter who is digitally savvy and ... Comfort building a beat and communicating with athletes and coaches. * This role requires a valid ...
Sports Reporter
Memphis, TN · On-site
... school sports in the Memphis area. We are seeking a dynamic reporter who is digitally savvy and ... Comfort building a beat and communicating with athletes and coaches. * This role requires a valid ...
Sports Reporter
Memphis, TN · On-site
... school sports in the Memphis area. We are seeking a dynamic reporter who is digitally savvy and ... Comfort building a beat and communicating with athletes and coaches. * This role requires a valid ...
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... reporter to lead our vast high school sports coverage in Madison County, Tennessee and the ... Comfort building a beat and communicating with athletes and coaches. * This role requires a valid ...
High School Sports Reporter
Jackson, TN · On-site
... reporter to lead our vast high school sports coverage in Madison County, Tennessee and the ... Comfort building a beat and communicating with athletes and coaches. * This role requires a valid ...
High School Sports Reporter
Jackson, TN · On-site
... reporter to lead our vast high school sports coverage in Madison County, Tennessee and the ... Comfort building a beat and communicating with athletes and coaches. * This role requires a valid ...
High School Sports Reporter
Jackson, TN · On-site
... reporter to lead our vast high school sports coverage in Madison County, Tennessee and the ... Comfort building a beat and communicating with athletes and coaches. * This role requires a valid ...
College Sports Reporter
Oklahoma City, OK · On-site
While football is a year-round priority, this reporter will also team with columnists and the OU beat writer to lead coverage of other sports - including basketball, baseball, softball and gymnastics ...
College Sports Reporter
Oklahoma City, OK · On-site
While football is a year-round priority, this reporter will also team with columnists and the OU beat writer to lead coverage of other sports - including basketball, baseball, softball and gymnastics ...
The Tigers beat reporter must also have a knack for producing entertaining features and ... The position will report to Free Press sports editor Ryan Winn. If you're up to the challenge of ...
The Tigers beat reporter must also have a knack for producing entertaining features and ... The position will report to Free Press sports editor Ryan Winn. If you're up to the challenge of ...
The Tigers beat reporter must also have a knack for producing entertaining features and ... The position will report to Free Press sports editor Ryan Winn. If you're up to the challenge of ...
The Tigers beat reporter must also have a knack for producing entertaining features and ... The position will report to Free Press sports editor Ryan Winn. If you're up to the challenge of ...
Pittsburgh High School Sports Reporter
$50K - $55K/yr
PennLive is looking for a fast-moving, digitally savvy High School Sports Reporter to become an ... A passion for Pittsburgh high school sports - and a desire to own the WPIAL beat - are critical.
Pittsburgh High School Sports Reporter
$50K - $55K/yr
PennLive is looking for a fast-moving, digitally savvy High School Sports Reporter to become an ... A passion for Pittsburgh high school sports - and a desire to own the WPIAL beat - are critical.
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Topeka, KS · On-site
... reporter to join our sports team who can create impactful stories about the sports scene in and ... Comfort building a beat and communicating with athletes and coaches. How to apply: We are eager to ...
High School Sports Reporter
Topeka, KS · On-site
... reporter to join our sports team who can create impactful stories about the sports scene in and ... Comfort building a beat and communicating with athletes and coaches. How to apply: We are eager to ...
High School Sports Reporter
Jackson, TN · On-site
... reporter to lead our vast high school sports coverage in Madison County, Tennessee and the ... Comfort building a beat and communicating with athletes and coaches. * This role requires a valid ...
High School Sports Reporter
Jackson, TN · On-site
... reporter to lead our vast high school sports coverage in Madison County, Tennessee and the ... Comfort building a beat and communicating with athletes and coaches. * This role requires a valid ...
... reporter to join our sports team who can create impactful stories about the sports scene in and ... Comfort building a beat and communicating with athletes and coaches. How to apply: We are eager to ...
... reporter to join our sports team who can create impactful stories about the sports scene in and ... Comfort building a beat and communicating with athletes and coaches. How to apply: We are eager to ...
Pittsburgh High School Sports Reporter
$50K - $55K/yr
PennLive is looking for a fast-moving, digitally savvy High School Sports Reporter to become an ... A passion for Pittsburgh high school sports - and a desire to own the WPIAL beat - are critical.
Pittsburgh High School Sports Reporter
$50K - $55K/yr
PennLive is looking for a fast-moving, digitally savvy High School Sports Reporter to become an ... A passion for Pittsburgh high school sports - and a desire to own the WPIAL beat - are critical.
The USA TODAY Network is seeking a sports reporter to cover high school athletics in Livingston ... Comfort building a beat and communicating with athletes and coaches. We are eager to learn more ...
The USA TODAY Network is seeking a sports reporter to cover high school athletics in Livingston ... Comfort building a beat and communicating with athletes and coaches. We are eager to learn more ...
Pittsburgh High School Sports Reporter
Mechanicsburg, PA · On-site
$50K - $55K/yr
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Pittsburgh High School Sports Reporter
Mechanicsburg, PA · On-site
$50K - $55K/yr
PennLive is looking for a fast-moving, digitally savvy High School Sports Reporter to become an ... A passion for Pittsburgh high school sports - and a desire to own the WPIAL beat - are critical.
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The Pueblo Chieftain, part of the USA TODAY Network, is seeking a reporter to join our sports team ... Comfort building a beat and communicating with athletes and coaches. We are eager to learn more ...
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Dental
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Dental
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Life
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High School Sports Reporter
Brighton, MI · On-site
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High School Sports Reporter
Brighton, MI · On-site
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Gannett rating
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Job description
College Sports Reporter
The Oklahoman, the state's leading news organization, is hiring for a reporter to cover college athletics. This is a unique opportunity to cover top programs in the highly competitive Southeastern Conference at a time when the Oklahoma Sooners are competing for NCAA championships in multiple sports.
We are seeking an ambitious, fast, digitally minded reporter who is hungry to be first with the news and produces a substantial output of content. This reporter can go beyond game coverage to offer analysis and compelling journalism that will surprise readers and keep them coming back.
While football is a year-round priority, this reporter will also team with columnists and the OU beat writer to lead coverage of other sports — including basketball, baseball, softball and gymnastics as audience interest demand.
The successful candidate will be self-motivated and adept at growing an audience through great content, smart use of social media and multimedia and promoting their brand and work on TV, podcasts and live radio.
This is a stellar opportunity for someone with three to five years of sports reporting experience. The successful candidate, who will be based in the Oklahoma City metro area, must be able to meet tight deadlines and travel as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Research, report and produce compelling content that informs and engages readers.
- Provide thoughtful analysis of complex issues and situations.
- Use video, photos and social media to spotlight breaking news and high-interest events.
- Produce content in alternative forms (listicles, Q&As, narratives, photo galleries, podcasts, video — that are tailored to the right platform (mobile, desktop, social media) to best reach the audience.
- Use real-time metrics to respond to user demand and reader interest.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- Three to five years of professional journalism experience.
- High-level writing, communication and time management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work well on deadline and use multimedia to supplement their reach.
- Demonstrated track record for keen news judgment, ethical decision-making and fair play.
- This role requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.
Application Instructions
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, please submit:
- Your resume – one to two pages.
- A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.
- 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.
Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.
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