Gannett Co., Inc. is hiring: Sports Content Coach in Evansville

Posted Monday, December 23, 2024 at 5:00 AM

Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a diversified media company with expansive reach at the national and local level dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. We seek to inspire, inform, and connect audiences as a scalable, growth-focused media and digital marketing solutions company. Our current portfolio of trusted media brands includes the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations in the United States. Our digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, uses innovation and software to enable small and medium-sized businesses to grow.

The Center for Community Journalism, part of the USA TODAY Network, is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking candidate to join its operation as a Sports Content Coach. The ideal candidate is an experienced journalist who is capable of editing copy, coaching writers, and managing sports journalists.

This position is remote and can be based anywhere in the US, except for Alaska and Hawaii, or based at USA TODAY headquarters in McLean, Va.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of writers who cover local sports. Manage these writers and help them grow through coaching and feedback.
• Teach them time management and how to identify winning story ideas.
• Edit copy, often under tight deadlines, from writers across the country.
• Be part of the CCJ’s high schools or colleges coverage leadership team, sharing best practices with writers.
• Use metrics and analytics to tailor sports coverage to local audiences.
• Coordinate with other CCJ sports editors and content coaches.
• Be willing to work nights, weekends, and sometimes holidays as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's in communications, journalism, digital media or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 3 years of experience working in a news organization.
• Ability to identify stories that sports fans in local markets are discussing.
• Strong news judgment, great communication skills, and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced news environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to producing impactful journalism.
• Experience using analytics to shape coverage decisions.
• Ability to manage, coach, and motivate sports journalists.

Application Instructions:

We are eager to learn more about you. When you apply, please upload a single document file that includes:

• Your resume – one to two pages.
• A cover letter outlining how you would approach the job.

Ensure these items are compiled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format.

The annualized base salary for this role will range between $51,300.00 and $62,500.00. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, location, and union representation.

Gannett Co., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, and other classifications protected by applicable laws.

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