NHL writer — Boston Herald/Digital first

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Responsibilities
The Boston Herald Sports Department is looking for a skilled, motivated multimedia sports journalist to join our staff full time. This writer’s primary responsibility will be covering the National Hockey League’s Boston Bruins, with other duties to be assigned as needed.


We are looking for a strong writer who brings to the table a passion for the profession, who is willing to think outside the box on regular coverage, who is adept with multimedia, and who is comfortable digging in the trenches to give readers and viewers something unique on a daily basis. We are looking for a journalist who prides themselves on being equal parts first, fast and accurate on a competitive beat in one of hockey’s hotbeds.


This journalist will be expected to:

• File daily stories and features
• Present stories in an interesting, accurate and fair manner for publication
• File photos and videos as needed
• Stay in contact with key sources and develop new sources
• Work with the sports editor on coverage priorities
• Work well under deadline pressure
• Conduct interviews in a friendly and professional manner
• Attend scheduled games and practices as needed for full team coverage
• Ensure spelling, grammar and syntax is accurate and correct in stories
• Work some weekends and holidays, as dictated by the sport/season schedule

A keen knowledge of hockey in general and the Bruins specifically is required.
Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in journalism, communications or a related field, or commensurate experience in the profession
• Five years or more experience covering a beat, with deference given to those with hockey experience
• Established connections within the sports community, with deference given to those with hockey experience
• The preferred candidate has experience at a daily newspaper or on-line news outlet.
• Relevant experience includes news reporting and writing, shooting video, using social media, creating enterprising content.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong reporting, writing, organizational and story structure skills.
• Understands imperatives of emerging and existing platforms, including web, mobile and print.
• Beats production deadlines.
• Contributes to a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration.
• Experiments with new digital tools and platforms.
• Must live in area/county or be willing to relocate (no relocation assistance offered).
• Must submit 4-6 writing samples or link to portfolio with resume and application.

Digital First Media - 4 days ago
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Is this replacing a poach from The Athletic?

 

I don't think so. The Globe beat writer, Fluto Shinzawa, and Joe MacDonald from Boston Sports Journal were the hires for the Athletic.

 

Thanks. I'm curious to know why the previous writer left.

 

I believe Steve Conroy is still on Herald’s no 1 on the beat and this may be a replacement for Steve Harris, who passed away last February.

Im not 100% sure they want two f/t hockey writers but thats my guess.

 

Herald has always had two beat reporters on the four pro teams. True when I was hired as number two Pats guy in 1987 and true today.
PS: If you like hockey, this is a great job. Most knowledgeable (if demented) fan base of the four pro teams, too.

 

"No relocation assistance offered" yikes