Athens GA Part-Time Sports Reporter
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.
Requirements
- A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.
- Bachelor's or master’s degree in communications, journalism or related field preferred 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 judgement and headline-writing ability.
- Knowledge of proper AI ethics. Experience using it is preferred.
- 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 communicating with athletes and coaches.
Qualifications
None specified.
Skills
Reporting experience, knowledge of social media platforms, photography and videography skills, strong communication and writing abilities, multitasking and deadline management skills, collaboration and teamwork, and comfort working with athletes and coaches.
Benefits
Not specified.
Pay
Not specified.
Schedule
Part-time.