Sports reporter, Evansville IN

The Evansville Courier & Press , part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is seeking an energetic and passionate reporter to join our team to create impactful sports stories from southwestern Indiana.

We emphasize high school sports coverage but also keep up with a pair of mid-major Division I athletic programs in the city. As part of a two-person team, this reporter will be expected to cultivate sources from schools big and small across the area to help produce weekly features, enterprise and area-wide content. The Courier & Press is one of 10 newspapers owned by Gannett and the USA TODAY Network across Indiana, and we collaborate frequently for statewide content and championship coverage. Southern Indiana is competitive in multiple classes at the state level, so your work has a chance to be seen beyond the area.

Located in the southwestern corner of Indiana along the Ohio River, Evansville is centrally located among a host of larger Midwest cities all within a three-hour drive, including Indianapolis, Louisville, Nashville and St. Louis. Locally, there are multiple museums, a year-round zoo, plenty of hiking and outdoor options, minor-league baseball and hockey, as well as a versatile locally-owned food and drink scene.

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.
• 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.

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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