High School Sports Reporter

What You Will Do

• Provide concise, accurate game coverage
• Write analysis that tells readers more than who scored and won
• Produce compelling enterprise stories
• Generate regular weekly content that readers will come to rely on, such as weekly rankings, roundups, and athlete of the week
• Regularly work nights and weekends
• Build relationships with schools to secure exclusive content and/or breaking news
• Communicate with your supervisor and colleagues regularly
• Monitor your metrics and adjust your audience engagement strategy as needed
• Meet deadlines and juggle multiple stories of varying complexity
• Find and develop sources within the organizations
• Work harmoniously with other departments (i.e. audience, photo and print production teams)
• Complete field assignments in Contra Costa and Alameda County

What You Will Bring

• Knowledge of a variety of prep sports – football, basketball, baseball, softball, track and field, etc.
• Previous experience as a working journalist (college media experience is OK).
• Strong writing and grammatical skills under deadline pressure
• Working knowledge of the Associated Press stylebook
• Proficiency with social media for reporting and sharing stories
• Solid sports news judgment
• Excellent communication skills regardless of the platform (i.e. in-person, Slack, Zoom/Google Meet, email, texts, etc.)
• Attention to detail and organization
• In a region as diverse as ours, additional language skills are a plus

Benefits And Compensation

• The hourly wage range is $28.00 - $30.61 + cell stipend and mileage reimbursement.
• Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to geographic location, education, work experience, time in role, certifications, etc.
• In addition to your salary, the Company offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, as well as paid time off and select paid holidays (all benefits are based on eligibility).

Who We Are

The Bay Area News Group reaches more than 5 million people weekly through a powerful combination of print and digital products. Our publications include The Mercury News serving Silicon Valley and the Peninsula; the East Bay Times serving Oakland, Walnut Creek, Pleasanton and the rest of the East Bay; and more than 20 weekly publications. We connect with a diverse and engaged audience, offering a premiere local news report and comprehensive advertising and marketing solutions across web, mobile and print platforms.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application along with your resume for this position here. In addition to your resume, please include 3-4 clips showcasing your best work