Sports reporter wanted | Aberdeen, South Dakota

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Description:
The American News, an award-winning daily newspaper in Aberdeen, South Dakota, has an immediate opening for a reporter to cover college, high school and community sports.

Here’s what you need:

• Be self-motivated and willing to work a flexible schedule that includes nights and weekends.
• Willingness to connect with readers through social media.
• 3-5 years of sports reporting experience and four-year degree in journalism preferred.
• 3-5 clips, which include examples of multimedia/audio/video work.
• Experienced in investigative reporting on a sports beat and desire to break news.
• Able to meet tight deadlines and travel when needed.
• Ability to think beyond the page or website in order to deliver a great product.

Here’s what you get:

• Be a part of a five-person team that won its first three APSE awards in 2015 and is continuing to improve.
• A digital-first environment that allows you to showcase your work on a variety of platforms.
• The chance to cover non-traditional sports and live in an area rich in outdoor activities.
• Time to work on projects and explore new forms of journalism.

Apply online by following this link: Career Opportunities - Schurz Communications Inc.

 

PM me if you want any details. I don't work here but I interviewed for the SE position last year. Emily Horos, the current SE, is on our board (infrequently) so she may see this too.

 

I'm the SE. Ask if you have questions. I'm here frequently (just not vocal).

 

Emily, you must have read my mind!

What she said. I will add my two cents: It's a great city. LOTS to do there.

 

We've had a good group of applicants. If you are interested, I encourage you to apply now because we plan to move quickly.

 

What colleges do you guys cover? South Dakota State?

 

Ice9, go to the paper's website. I believe it's Northern State in the NSIC is about the extent of the college coverage and Presentation College. Not the Jackrabbits. But Northern State has some nice sports teams.