Sports Reporter

This is your opportunity to indulge your passion for sports and enjoy a good deal of variety as you develop coverage strategies for covering Triple-A baseball, minor league hockey, some pro sports and more. You will provide seasonal coverage, including posting to multiple digital platforms several times a day, developing deeper stories and engaging audiences. We're adding this role as part of an exciting initiative that is redefining digital journalism in Central New York, and we've created a forward-thinking workspace with state-of-the-art tools for nimble digital and mobile journalism, to help you optimize your impact. You'll enjoy the "best of both worlds": the excitement and energy of a new initiative and the stability and resources of an established industry leader.

Syracuse is the economic and educational hub of Central New York, with Syracuse University right here and Cornell, Colgate and other top schools nearby -- ideal if you're considering continuing your education. Here you'll enjoy the stimulating environment of a college town as well as other great amenities. In fact, Syracuse was ranked 4th on Forbes' 2010 list of Top Ten Places to Raise a Family, and 8th on CareerBliss.com's 2012 list of Happiest Cities for Work in the US.

To be a good fit for this opportunity you will have:

---Solid journalism experience, including a track record of success in sports reporting.
---Broad knowledge of sports and the versatility to adapt to the nuances of diverse sports.
---Demonstrated familiarity with social media and digital tools of journalism.
---Proven experience building, maintaining and engaging an active audience in sports.
---Strong critical thinking skills and a focus on creating content for the audience rather than to promote particular teams, players or coaches.
---A proven ability to cultivate sources beyond the obvious ones.
---The ability to work independently and prioritize tasks appropriately under deadline pressure in mobile contexts.
---Strong reporting, writing and organizational skills.
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Syracuse Media Group is a digitally focused news and information company serving Central New York. Beginning February 1, 2013 Syracuse Media Group will publish and operate an extensive portfolio of digital and print products featuring comprehensive in-depth content from Central New York's largest news organization. Syracuse Media Group's flagship brands are syracuse.com, the leading website in the region and The Post-Standard newspaper which has served the community since 1829.

Syracuse Media Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental impairment, sexual orientation or any other category protected under federal, state or local law.

Syracuse Media Group endeavors to make syracuse.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact thawkins@dtoolbox.com.



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