Multiple sports reporters, somewhere in Tennessee

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The USA TODAY NETWORK Tennessee is seeking talented, energetic sports reporters with strong entrepreneurial skills to join our team. Must be urgent, a quick learner, social media and video savvy, and have a passion for storytelling. Sports writers research and reports trending sports news of the day, aimed at digital platforms and optimized for social networks. The ideal candidate produces smart, context-filled stories and other content on tight deadlines and understands the difference in writing for various platforms. This position requires a versatile journalist equally skilled in building and working sources on breaking news stories as well as developing and reporting new angles on trending topics.



In this role, you will:

• Research, write and report on compelling sports journalism that continuously grows a fan base by informing and engaging readers.
  
  
• Acts as a public ambassador through community outreach and connects with readers through social media.
  
  
• Use live video to spotlight breaking news and high interest events
  
  
• Provides thoughtful analysis of complex issues. Produces watchdog journalism that leads to change.
  
  
• Uses real time metrics to respond to user demand and reader interest
  
  
• Works with newsroom leaders to shape storytelling to meet audience needs and interests on every platform.
  
  
• Contributes to the community’s greater good through impactful journalism.
  

Here's what you need:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism
  
  
• Experience working for an online-only news website, newspaper or magazine (outstanding recent grads considered for entry-level positions)
  
  
• Excellent communication and time management skills
  
  
• Ability to write accurately and detailed
  
  
• Experience with video production and editing
  
  
• Must be able to work well on deadline
  

About the Tennessean:


The Tennessean is proud to be a part of Gannett and the USA TODAY NETWORK. We are an energetic and fast-paced media company with a news team committed to covering Middle Tennessee. If you’re looking for a rewarding challenge, the Tennessean is among the fastest growing digital news sites and the place to be!



Job opportunity at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK - Sports Reporter