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Sports Planning Editor & MultiMedia Sports Reporter | Atlanta, Georgia

Discussion in 'Journalism Jobs' started by SFIND, Mar 30, 2017.

  1. SFIND

    SFIND Well-Known Member

    Sports Planning Editor & MultiMedia Sports Reporter Description at Cox Media Group

    Cox Media Group, in conjunction with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, is seeking a Sports Planning Editor and Multi-Media Sports Reporter to Person will be responsible planning and editing related content that drives audience growth on social media platforms. This person will supervise a team of reporters, and have decision-making authority on when stories are posted. This person will also do team reporting, as well as possibly some recruiting reporting.

    Position is preferred to be located in Atlanta, but remote locations may be considered.

    JOB DUTIES:
    75% or more as a Sports Planning Editor, organizing for a team of writers while also curating published material and managing all social distribution channels serving recruiting and football fans for those teams. Position will act as lead for content and supervise content producers and reporters.

    25% as a recruiting and team reporter, covering football and basketball of colleges and high schools, as well as blogging about recruiting.

    JOB TASKS
    •Writer/blogger should be able to recognize breaking news and trends related to recruiting and team coverage and originate ideas for content

    •Report and write with a strong sense of urgency, energy and tenacity

    •Engages and embraces the community through frequent posts online, pieces in print and appearances in other media

    •Write clearly and authoritatively, with sophistication, absolute accuracy and balance, all while doing it on deadline and in a variety of technology tools and social media platforms.

    •As a Sports Planning Editor, must understand what the fan audience needs and wants each day of the week and set concrete goals, outlines and objectives to direct staff members toward delivering that content to the audience in the best way possible. Sets weekly/daily direction for reporters and supervises content producers.

    •Manages, approves and edits/rewrites content from outside sources

    •Measures and is accountable for page views and visit targets for content he or she has created

    •Set the daily budget and schedule content assignments

    •Communicate effectively with new writers on the implementation of new policies and procedures

    •Manage workflow and distribution/scheduling of content on social media

    •Produce smartphone photos and videos and collect data and other information for maps, charts and other supplemental content.

    •Manage time effectively, juggling long-term and short-term work. Consistently meets deadlines set for print and digital needs, including advance deadlines.

    •Collaborates effectively with others, along with communicate and work effectively with a team of sports journalists to give a complete picture of sports coverage

    •Must have reliable transportation, or access to it, and be able to travel within the state as assigned.



    Qualifications

    Education: College degree preferred



    Experience:

    4-7 years of experience creating content for a business-to-consumer website preferred.

    Demonstrated strong news judgment.
    Additional Requirements:

    Established social media presence on various platforms. Interest particularly in Twitter, Facebook, lnstagram, Pinterest, Reddit, Vine, Google+. (Candidates should supply handles for verification.)

    Flexibility in shift starting times and in work location.
     
  2. Waldo9939

    Waldo9939 Active Member

    I applied for this last year when it was fledgling. Someone in my new shop actually has a spouse that's working for them and say it's starting to take off.
     
  3. Dailyconvo

    Dailyconvo New Member

    This is the third or fourth time this job has posted in less than a year. I don't think they've filled it once.
     
  4. AJC SEC

    AJC SEC Member

    Yes, we've filled the positions when they were open every time, largely due to talented people we found through this forum. We're expanding again, and looking for college editors. If you're interested, please do two things: Fill out the application above, and send your resume and any clips to SEC.Bloggers@gmail.com. You will need to relocate to Atlanta. Thanks
     
  5. BillFromMaryland

    BillFromMaryland New Member

    You mean, relocate to Atlanta for a job with minimal pay and zero benefits?
     
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