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USA TODAY Co., Inc. · 2 months ago

Sports reporter, New Philadelphia OH

New Philadelphia, OH

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a diversified media company seeking a full-time sports reporter to cover high school sports in and around Tuscarawas County, Ohio. The reporter will create engaging stories, analyze complex issues, and connect with the community through various platforms while collaborating with a team of newsrooms.

Newspapers

No H1B

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

Qualification

Reporting experienceSocial media proficiencyPhotoVideo editingAP style familiarityCommunication skillsMultitasking abilityCustomer serviceCollaborative work