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USA TODAY Co., Inc. · 2 months ago

Sports reporter, Evansville IN

Evansville, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

Gannett Co., Inc. is a diversified media company dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. The Evansville Courier & Press is seeking an energetic and passionate reporter to create impactful sports stories, with a focus on high school sports coverage and Division I athletic programs in the area.

Newspapers

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 editingGrammar skillsCommunication skillsMultitasking abilityAP style familiarityCustomer serviceCollaborative work