Jaguars Beat Reporter

Journalism Jobs

Date Posted March 04, 2017
Industry Newspapers / Wires
Job Status Full-time
Salary Not Specified
Website http://www.timesunionmedia.com

Times-Union Media in Jacksonville, publisher of The Florida Times-Union and Jacksonville.com, is searching for a Jaguars Beat Reporter to cover the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars beat. The qualified candidate must be a talented reporter and writer who can break news, develop sources, turn around timely enterprise stories, produce online blogs and promote the Times-Union's Jaguars coverage through multiple social media platforms. This is a competitive beat that requires aggressive and timely reporting.

Qualifications (preferred):

• College degree preferred.
• Daily newspaper and online experience required, preferably on a high-profile beat.
• Must have the ability to constantly break news on the beat in a competitive environment.
• Must have strong reporting and writing skills and the ability to generate enterprising story ideas and develop sources.
• Must work professionally with the public and while on assignment serve as an exemplary representative of Times-Union Media.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with editors, staff members and readers.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency.
• Proficient social media skills are preferred.
• Out-of-town travel required.
• Must be able to work flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver license, and automobile insurance.

We Offer:

• Growth opportunities for advancement
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life, short- and long- term disability, 401(k), personal time off and holiday pay

Qualified applicants may submit their resume to: jacksonville.careerplug.com

 

This might be a good stepping stone to an NFL beat.

 

Anyone hear anything on this one yet?

 

Obligatory "does the paper pay relocation expenses when the team moves to Los Angeles, uh, San Diego" post.

 

Really? Six hours after it's... oh wait, I get what you did.

You're hired!

 

What did the reporter do to make the Jaguars beat him?

 

Burying the lead: The Jaguars beat someone.

 

Does this count as a big boy job?

 

Who left the job?

 

Hays Carlyon. Now on Jacksonville sports talk radio.

 

Plus trips overseas!