High School Sports Reporter

About the role

The USA TODAY Network is seeking a sports reporter to cover high school athletics in Livingston County, Michigan. This job at The Livingston Daily focuses on high school athletics in a hotbed of state high school association Division 1 powerhouses in several sports.

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 videos 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.
• 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.
• AI and automation literacy and a willingness or experience in using it to enhance their journalism.
• Ability to work some nights and weekends.
• Comfort building a beat and communicating with athletes and coaches.

Qualifications

A 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. 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. AI and automation literacy and a willingness or experience in using it to enhance their journalism. Ability to work some nights and weekends. Comfort building a beat and communicating with athletes and coaches.

Skills

Strong communication skills, news judgement, 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. AI and automation literacy and a willingness or experience in using it to enhance their journalism. Ability to work some nights and weekends. Comfort building a beat and communicating with athletes and coaches.

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Contact

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Application Instructions

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 done or had a hand in that best reflects what you can do in your desired role.