Sports Reporter, Binghamton NY

The Press & Sun-Bulletin , in Binghamton, N.Y., part of the USA TODAY Network, is seeking a sports reporter to join our team, find and share the key sports stories of the community.

The Press & Sun-Bulletin is the largest of six network newspapers in the Southern Tier and our next team member is expected to lead high school coverage for the Binghamton area and collaborate with our reporter in nearby Elmira on Section 4 athletics for New York state. This reporter will also occasionally report on Binghamton University and its NCAA Division I athletic department and the Double-A affiliate of the New York Mets. The site also leads the coverage for an annual PGA Tour Champions event.

While the big games are still important, our readers also have demanded meaningful coverage off the field, too, and we need a reporter who can hunt down those stories. That includes breaking news, well-sourced enterprise, and interesting features on the key teams and athletes that are in the news during that sports season.

The Binghamton area features a lively college-town atmosphere and vibrant communities in nearby towns and villages. The city is just over an hour south of Syracuse, along the New York-Pennsylvania border, and it's also just a three-hour drive from New York City, Buffalo and Philadelphia. Residents take advantage of the recreation in the two river valleys, and the Finger Lakes region and its renowned wineries and outdoors activities are a short daytrip away.

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:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in communications, journalism or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-3 years' reporting/newsroom experience is preferred, but we will consider entry-level candidates.
• 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.
• Ability to multitask and excel under intense deadline pressure.
• Ability to work collaboratively and efficiently.
• Strong writing, spelling and grammar skills; familiarity with AP style.
• Ability to work some nights and weekends.
• Comfort building a beat and communicating with athletes and coaches.
• This role requires a valid driver's license, reliable transportation and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.

Application Instructions:

We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don't limit your upload to a resume; show us what you've done. 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. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.

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The hourly rate for this role will range between $14.28 and $29.33. Variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and based on the role, may be applicable. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, location, and union representation, if applicable.

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