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Sports Reporter
Gannett
Abilene, TX, United States
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Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is an innovative, digitally focused media and marketing solutions company committed to strengthening communities across our network. With an unmatched local-to-national reach, Gannett touches the lives of more than 110 million people monthly with our Pulitzer-Prize winning content, consumer experiences and benefits, and advertiser products and services. Gannett brands include USA TODAY NETWORK with the iconic USA TODAY and more than 100 local media brands, digital marketing services companies ReachLocal and SweetIQ, and U.K. media company Newsquest.
The Abilene Reporter-News, a member of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is seeking a talented, energetic sports reporter in Abilene, Texas. The ideal candidate produces smart, context-filled stories and other content on tight deadlines and understands the difference in writing for various platforms.
In this role, you will:
• Research, write and report on compelling sports journalism that continuously grows a fan base by informing and engaging readers.
• Use live video to spotlight breaking news and high interest events
• Uses real time metrics to respond to user demand and reader interest
• Works with newsroom leaders to shape storytelling to meet audience needs and interests on every platform.
• Contributes to the community’s greater good through impactful journalism.
Here's what you need:
• Bachelor's degree in journalism
• Experience working for an online-only news website, newspaper or magazine (outstanding recent grads considered for entry-level positions)
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Ability to write accurately and detailed
• Experience with video production and editing
• Must be able to work well on deadline
Here's what we have to offer:
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision coverage
• Life Insurance
• 401(K) Saving Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Time Off to Volunteer in the Community
• Employee Discount Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
The Abilene Reporter-News has a long-standing reputation as the go-to regional sports source. We cover three local high schools and three universities, as well as schools within a 23-county area. We also are interested in community sports, as those are often-present great stories regardless of age and ability. We produce the state's largest and most in-depth high school football preview each August. Abilene is centrally located in Texas, a city of more than 120,000 with vibrant, medical services and home to Dyess Air Force Base.