Sports reporter, Evansville IN Job at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK in Evansville

Overview

The Evansville Courier & Press, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is seeking an energetic and passionate reporter to join our team to create impactful sports stories from southwestern Indiana. We emphasize high school sports coverage but also cover a pair of mid-major Division I athletic programs in the city. As part of a two-person team, this reporter will cultivate sources from schools big and small across the area to help produce weekly features, enterprise and area-wide content. The Courier & Press is one of 10 newspapers owned by Gannett and the USA TODAY Network in Indiana, and we collaborate frequently for statewide content and championship coverage. Southern Indiana is competitive in multiple classes at the state level, so your work has a chance to be seen beyond the area. Located in the southwestern corner of Indiana along the Ohio River, Evansville is centrally located among a host of larger Midwest cities within a three-hour drive; local amenities include museums, a year-round zoo, outdoor activities, minor-league sports, and a diverse dining scene.

Responsibilities

• Create storytelling that accurately informs, entertains and engages specific audiences and platforms through the use of metrics.
• Work toward becoming the community’s leading voice of expertise in high school sports.
• Connect with the community through storytelling and outreach (social media, on camera, forums, community leadership, etc.). Provide thoughtful analysis of complex issues.
• Work with editor and content strategist to evaluate what's working and what's not and develop ongoing plans to satisfy audience needs.
• Collaborate to provide appropriate elements for stories (i.e. photos, videos and graphics). 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in communications, journalism or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous reporting experience preferred; even better if you’ve covered sports.
• Proficiency on social media platforms; including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Reddit.
• Experience shooting and editing photos and video on a mobile device.
• Strong communication skills, news judgment and headline-writing ability.
• Ability to multitask and excel under intense deadline pressure.
• Ability to work collaboratively and efficiently.
• Strong writing, spelling and grammar skills; familiarity with AP style.
• Ability to work some nights and weekends.
• Comfort building a beat and communicating with athletes and coaches.
• This role requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.

About

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:

• 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.

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.

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Gannett Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status, or other classifications protected by applicable laws. Gannett provides accommodations to applicants who require it; contact Recruit@gannett.com for accommodations during the application process.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Industries
• Media Production

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