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... reporter to lead high school sports coverage in Western North Carolina. The ideal candidate will be ... local sports market, showcasing the skills to deliver compelling human-interest stories and ...

The USA TODAY Network is seeking a sports reporter to cover high school athletics in Livingston ... While the focus is on local journalism, this is one of the USA TODAY Network's 13 newsrooms across ...

Sports Reporter

Longmont, CO · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

Summary: The Boulder Daily Camera seeks an ambitious, digitally savvy reporter to cover the ... We house an extensive, integrated network of 15 trusted local brands that deliver exclusive local ...

The USA TODAY Network is seeking a sports reporter to cover high school athletics in Livingston ... While the focus is on local journalism, this is one of the USA TODAY Network's 13 newsrooms across ...

The USA TODAY Network is seeking a sports reporter to cover high school athletics in Livingston ... While the focus is on local journalism, this is one of the USA TODAY Network's 13 newsrooms across ...

Sports Anchor/Reporter

Chicago, IL · On-site

$110K - $150K/yr

WGN-TV is seeking an experienced Sports Anchor/Reporter to deliver compelling sports coverage ... Recruiters with Nexstar Media Group and its local stations will only contact you through official ...

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Despite being surrounded by the state's two flagship universities, our readers embrace coverage of local high school sports on and off the field, and we need a reporter who can hunt down those ...

Despite being surrounded by the state's two flagship universities, our readers embrace coverage of local high school sports on and off the field, and we need a reporter who can hunt down those ...

Sports Anchor/Reporter

Chicago, IL · On-site

$110K - $150K/yr

WGN-TV is seeking an experienced Sports Anchor/Reporter to deliver compelling sports coverage ... Recruiters with Nexstar Media Group and its local stations will only contact you through official ...

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The people of Pueblo are devout followers of local sports, particularly high school football, wrestling, and Colorado State University Pueblo athletics. To quench that thirst, we need a reporter who ...

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The people of Pueblo are devout followers of local sports, particularly high school football, wrestling, and Colorado State University Pueblo athletics. To quench that thirst, we need a reporter who ...

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The people of Pueblo are devout followers of local sports, particularly high school football, wrestling, and Colorado State University Pueblo athletics. To quench that thirst, we need a reporter who ...

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High School Sports Reporter (T2)

gannett

Asheville, NC • On-site

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago


Gannett rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 36 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

44th of 76 rated media


Job description

The Citizen-Times, part of the USA TODAY Network and the leading news and information source in Asheville, North Carolina, is seeking a dynamic and energetic sports reporter to lead high school sports coverage in Western North Carolina.

The ideal candidate will be digitally savvy and committed to leading the conversation in a rich local sports market, showcasing the skills to deliver compelling human-interest stories and identify interesting trends for enterprise stories that go beyond what happened on the court or field or during an athlete's commitment ceremony.
This position requires multimedia skills, the ability to produce and edit video and engage audience on social media. The best candidate will have dynamic writing ability and the knowledge to write about football, basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, soccer and more. We want someone who is ambitious, thinks big, writes with authority and has a passion for storytelling and breaking news before our competitors.

Responsibilities:
·Be the area’s leading voice in high school sports.
·Connect with the community through social media, including Instagram.
· Craft coverage based on historical success and adapt approach based on digital metrics and audience needs.
· Capture basic photos and video as needed. Promote personal brand, the brands of colleagues and the institutional brand.
· Provide great customer service, helping readers find answers and solutions.

Requirements:
· Bachelor's or master’s in communications, journalism or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
· This can be an entry-level position, but 1-2 years' reporting/newsroom experience is preferred.
· Adept at taking photos and video and the ability to file quickly across platforms: mobile, desktop and social media.
· Strong command of grammar and AP Style.
· Strong copy-editing skills and the ability to produce content that is clean, accurate and "publication ready."
· Passionate and enthusiastic about news and content that will work well with audiences on social platforms.
· Comfortable in fluid, fast-breaking, stressful situations.
· A desire to grow and develop a key beat in our newsrooms.
· Comfortable using social media to enhance reporting and promote stories.
· Understands reporting ethics and sourcing.
· Excels in a fast-paced news environment and understands the digital first mission.
· Collaborates well with others and can work with a team on the biggest stories.
· Able to work occasional late nights or weekends as needed by the news cycle.
· This role requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.
· Employment is contingent on passing a post-offer pre-employment background check and a motor vehicle record check & drug screen (for driving roles only).

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
 
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