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ILLINOIS PRESS ASSOCIATION

Sports Editor

ILLINOIS PRESS ASSOCIATION, Springfield, Illinois, us, 62777


The State Journal-Register, the Illinois capital city's No. 1 news source, is seeking a Sports Editor to lead its sports staff and connect more readers to its online and print sports sections.Responsibilities:

Direct coverage strategies and edit copy.Help reporters tell compelling stories in formats that resonate on all digital platforms and in the newspaper.Coordinate schedules and assignments for full-time and part-time sportswriters.Work closely with photo staff to obtain great visuals.Guide and direct trend stories and projects.Cover events during busy seasons, such as high school football and basketball, and write a column as needed.Utilize social media and digital tools to enhance coverage and storytelling.Qualifications:

At least three years of editing or management experience.At least seven years of experience in journalism.A bachelor's degree is required.Experience with basic video production and editing is a plus.If this appeals to you, send a cover letter explaining your vision for our online and print sports sections, your resume, and up to six samples of your best work to Angie Muhs, executive editor, at angie.muhs@sj-r.com. No phone calls, please.The SJ-R/GateHouse Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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