Sports Reporter, Ocala FL
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
- 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.
- AI and automation literacy and experience, and willingness to use it to enhance their journalism.
- Able to multitask and excel under intense deadline pressure.
- Able to work collaboratively and efficiently.
- Strong writing, spelling and grammar skills; familiarity with AP style.
- Able to work some nights and weekends.
- Comfort building a beat and communicating with athletes and coaches.
Qualifications
None specified.
Skills
None specified.
Benefits
None specified.
Pay
Not specified.
Schedule
Not specified.
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 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.