Digital Sports Reporter | Wisconsin

USA TODAY NETWORK is one of the top 20 digital companies in the country, sharing the list with Google, Facebook, and Amazon. And we have over 100 million unique visitors a month, which is more than Buzzfeed, Yahoo News, and Huffington Post. Because our team consists of over 110 local properties with USA TODAY at the helm, you’ll have the luxury of living in a community you love while making a national impact.

About the Job

The USA TODAY Network-Wisconsin is searching for a sports writer to join our 20-plus member staff which covers sports from across the state.

This position would work directly with our preps team with emphasis in Fond du Lac and Oshkosh.

The selected applicant should be digital savvy with the ability to shoot and produce video, as well as write features, enterprise and breaking news.

Additional Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in Communication, Journalism, or equivalent experience and education.

• Proven experience with advanced storytelling techniques on multiple platforms.

• Proven experience editing and shaping sports and digital journalism.

• Proven experience aggregating content and producing quick write-ups based on trending topics in sports. Presents a quick, conversational writing style that resonates with mobile and social audiences.

• Proficiency on social media platforms; including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat.

• Effective communicator; able to get along with diverse personalities.

• Able to multi-task and excel under intense deadline pressure in a rapidly changing industry.

Interested applicants should apply and also send their digital resumes, with at least five examples of digital storytelling, to Mike Sherry at msherry@gannett.com. - See more at: Job opportunity at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK - Digital Sports Reporter