Advance Local Media LLC
Sports Reporter Job at Advance Local Media LLC in Syracuse
Advance Local Media LLC, Syracuse, NY, United States, 13235
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This position pays between $50,000 to $65,000 annually.
Advance Media New York is looking for a sports reporter to join our team covering the Syracuse University football team for Syracuse.com and The Post-Standard. We're looking for someone who can break news, develop sources and isn't afraid to ask the tough questions.
This opportunity includes gameday coverage, recruiting updates, post-game analysis and enterprise reporting of a resurgent ACC program. The reporter would travel to all road games.
Our ideal candidate will have demonstrated an ability to:
The reporter is critical to our organizational success and is charged with covering news for the area's leading news website. This is a fast-paced beat in a dynamic, engaged community.
The right candidate understands the importance of breaking news quickly and accurately, is versatile, and can add depth and a human perspective to news stories. Candidates should also be able to balance day-to-day news coverage with longer-term enterprise projects.
With your application, please include a cover letter, telling us why you'd be a good fit for this position.
Job requirements:
This job requires reliable transportation to meet with sources and attend events.
This position pays between $50,000 to $65,000 annually.
Advance Media New York is looking for a sports reporter to join our team covering the Syracuse University football team for Syracuse.com and The Post-Standard. We're looking for someone who can break news, develop sources and isn't afraid to ask the tough questions.
This opportunity includes gameday coverage, recruiting updates, post-game analysis and enterprise reporting of a resurgent ACC program. The reporter would travel to all road games.
Our ideal candidate will have demonstrated an ability to:
- Build sources. How will you find exclusive information?
- Write and report with distinction. Can you show us something you've done that stands out?
- Work hard. Do you have the motor for a demanding, fast-paced job?
- Build and engage an audience on social media, newsletters and podcasts.
- Create audio, video and photo content.
The reporter is critical to our organizational success and is charged with covering news for the area's leading news website. This is a fast-paced beat in a dynamic, engaged community.
The right candidate understands the importance of breaking news quickly and accurately, is versatile, and can add depth and a human perspective to news stories. Candidates should also be able to balance day-to-day news coverage with longer-term enterprise projects.
With your application, please include a cover letter, telling us why you'd be a good fit for this position.
Job requirements:
- Degree in journalism, communications or equivalent education and work experience with a proven ability in journalism reporting and writing
- Minimum 1 year journalism experience with a proven ability in breaking news of significance
- Ability to work independently under deadline pressure and prioritize tasks appropriately
- Experience with search engine optimization practices
- Understanding of the methods and tools used to deliver content across a variety of platforms
- Understanding of social media and digital interaction
This job requires reliable transportation to meet with sources and attend events.