Advance Local
Reporter, Sports_
Advance Local, Huntsville, Alabama, United States,
**Position** : Reporter, Sports**Location** : Huntsville, AL**_Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our mission to strengthen and empower the communities we serve._****Sports reporter based in Huntsville, Alabama**This is a remote-based position located in Huntsville, ALPlease include a cover letter with your application that details why you would be a good fit for this position. Please submit links to writing and other content you’ve produced.Are you looking for a sports reporting position that will get you through the door of a major media company, where they will teach and mentor you?Do you want a chance to prove you have the sports knowledge, instincts and work ethic to succeed while presented with an opportunity for growth and promotion?We want to hear from you.Alabama Media Group is searching for a sports reporter and producer with sound writing and digital skills to help us reimagine local sports coverage in Huntsville, Alabama, the state’s largest city.
This person will report high school sports, recruiting and other topics using the written word, digital platforms and social media to build an audience for your work.Candidates should be organized, competitive and detail-oriented with a terrific work ethic. After training, candidates should be able to track and understand key metrics to ensure our content is performing as expected. Candidates must also be flexible and be willing to experiment as we seek to attract readers and convert them to subscribers.You will be part of an award-winning content team in a company committed to unrivaled local journalism that strengthens and empowers the communities we serve. Alabama Media Group is a digitally focused news organization encompassing all content, marketing and sales operations for AL.com, the daily digital editions of the Huntsville Times, The Birmingham News and Mobile’s Press-Register, and social media brands such as This Is Alabama and It’s a Southern Thing.You should apply if you have:+ Degree in journalism or communications or equivalent education and related work experience+ A minimum of 1 year of journalism experience+ The ability to generate clean copy and to present information clearly and quickly+ The ability to plan, work independently and prioritize tasks+ An interest in data and audience metrics+ A competitive natureJob duties could include:+ Content creation for multiple platforms+ Planning, scheduling and monitoring content across social platforms.+ Travel to meet with sources or cover events (reliable transportation required)+ Graphics and or video workThis job requires reliable transportation to meet with sources or cover events.Advance Local Media offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package with affordable options for your healthcare including medical, dental and vision plans, mental health support options, flexible spending accounts, fertility assistance, a competitive 401(k) plan to help plan for your future, generous paid time off, paid parental and caregiver leave and an employee assistance program to support your work/life balance, optional legal assistance, life insurance options, as well as flexible holidays to honor cultural diversity.Alabama Media Group is one of the country's most innovative local media companies -- and operates AL.com, the AL Education Lab, This is Alabama, People of Alabama and the Birmingham, Huntsville and Mobile editions of The Lede.In addition, the company runs a digital marketing business which serves advertising clients throughout the Southeast, a film production group Advance Originals, and the national brands Reckon and It's a Southern Thing.In the past 5 years, AL.com journalists have been awarded two Pulitzer Prizes and been a finalist for another, won 21 regional Emmys for documentary work, an Edward R. Murrow award for podcasting and a Webby Award for short-form comedy.Alabama Media Group is a part of Advance Local Media, one of the largest media groups in the United States, which operates the leading news and information companies in more than 20 cities, reaching 52+ million people monthly with our quality, real-time journalism and community engagement. Our company is built upon the values of Integrity, Customer-first, Inclusiveness, Collaboration and Forward-looking. For more information about Advance Local, please visit www.advancelocal.com ._Advance Local Media is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, and is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state or local law.__If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information._Advance Local does not provide sponsorship for work visas or employment authorization in the United States. Only candidates who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered for this position.
This person will report high school sports, recruiting and other topics using the written word, digital platforms and social media to build an audience for your work.Candidates should be organized, competitive and detail-oriented with a terrific work ethic. After training, candidates should be able to track and understand key metrics to ensure our content is performing as expected. Candidates must also be flexible and be willing to experiment as we seek to attract readers and convert them to subscribers.You will be part of an award-winning content team in a company committed to unrivaled local journalism that strengthens and empowers the communities we serve. Alabama Media Group is a digitally focused news organization encompassing all content, marketing and sales operations for AL.com, the daily digital editions of the Huntsville Times, The Birmingham News and Mobile’s Press-Register, and social media brands such as This Is Alabama and It’s a Southern Thing.You should apply if you have:+ Degree in journalism or communications or equivalent education and related work experience+ A minimum of 1 year of journalism experience+ The ability to generate clean copy and to present information clearly and quickly+ The ability to plan, work independently and prioritize tasks+ An interest in data and audience metrics+ A competitive natureJob duties could include:+ Content creation for multiple platforms+ Planning, scheduling and monitoring content across social platforms.+ Travel to meet with sources or cover events (reliable transportation required)+ Graphics and or video workThis job requires reliable transportation to meet with sources or cover events.Advance Local Media offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package with affordable options for your healthcare including medical, dental and vision plans, mental health support options, flexible spending accounts, fertility assistance, a competitive 401(k) plan to help plan for your future, generous paid time off, paid parental and caregiver leave and an employee assistance program to support your work/life balance, optional legal assistance, life insurance options, as well as flexible holidays to honor cultural diversity.Alabama Media Group is one of the country's most innovative local media companies -- and operates AL.com, the AL Education Lab, This is Alabama, People of Alabama and the Birmingham, Huntsville and Mobile editions of The Lede.In addition, the company runs a digital marketing business which serves advertising clients throughout the Southeast, a film production group Advance Originals, and the national brands Reckon and It's a Southern Thing.In the past 5 years, AL.com journalists have been awarded two Pulitzer Prizes and been a finalist for another, won 21 regional Emmys for documentary work, an Edward R. Murrow award for podcasting and a Webby Award for short-form comedy.Alabama Media Group is a part of Advance Local Media, one of the largest media groups in the United States, which operates the leading news and information companies in more than 20 cities, reaching 52+ million people monthly with our quality, real-time journalism and community engagement. Our company is built upon the values of Integrity, Customer-first, Inclusiveness, Collaboration and Forward-looking. For more information about Advance Local, please visit www.advancelocal.com ._Advance Local Media is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, and is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state or local law.__If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information._Advance Local does not provide sponsorship for work visas or employment authorization in the United States. Only candidates who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered for this position.