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Sports Reporter
Gannett
Knoxville, TN, 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 USA TODAY NETWORK Tennessee is seeking talented, energetic sports reporters with strong entrepreneurial skills to join our team. Must be urgent, a quick learner, social media and video savvy, and have a passion for storytelling. Sports writers research and reports trending sports news of the day, aimed at digital platforms and optimized for social networks. The ideal candidate produces smart, context-filled stories and other content on tight deadlines and understands the difference in writing for various platforms. This position requires a versatile journalist equally skilled in building and working sources on breaking news stories as well as developing and reporting new angles on trending topics.
In this role, you will:
• Research, write and report on compelling sports journalism that continuously grows a fan base by informing and engaging readers.
• Acts as a public ambassador through community outreach and connects with readers through social media.
• Use live video to spotlight breaking news and high interest events
• Provides thoughtful analysis of complex issues. Produces watchdog journalism that leads to change.
• 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
Please include a variety of clips – no more than six – showing sports reporting and enterprise on different digital platforms.
About USA Today Network - Tennessee:
We are part of Gannett and the USA TODAY NETWORK and among its fastest growing digital news groups. We are an energetic and fast-paced media company with a news team committed to covering Tennessee and beyond. If you’re looking for a rewarding challenge, the USA Today Network-Tennessee is among the fastest growing digital news sites and the place to be!