Get new jobs for this search by email

Join to apply for the Sports Reporter, Stockton, California role at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Sports Reporter, Stockton, California role at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK

|Current Gannett Employees- Please ensure you are using our abbreviated process on the internal Careers site by logging into Dayforce through OKTA|

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. We deliver essential content, marketing solutions, and experiences for curated audiences, advertisers, consumers, and stakeholders by leveraging our diverse teams and suite of products to enrich the local communities and businesses we serve. Our current portfolio includes the USA TODAY NETWORK, Newsquest in the UK, LocaliQ digital marketing solutions, and USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures.

The Record of Stockton, California, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is looking for a self-starter to cover sports at nearly two dozen high schools in the area, including Division I athletes and a Division I university in the West Coast Conference.

This reporter should be comfortable using metrics for enterprise and watchdog stories, and have strong reporting and writing skills to deliver compelling human-interest stories. Building relationships with athletes, coaches, and fans to break news is essential. The role requires ownership of the beat, voice and authority in stories and social media, and willingness to experiment with media formats.

Living in Stockton offers proximity to California’s Central Valley, Sacramento, San Francisco, and Oakland.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging storytelling using metrics.
• Become the community’s leading voice in college sports.
• Engage with the community through storytelling, social media, and outreach.
• Collaborate with editors and strategists to meet audience needs.
• Include multimedia elements like photos and videos; capture basic media as needed.
• Promote personal and institutional brands.
• Provide excellent customer service to readers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in communications, journalism, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Reporting experience preferred; sports coverage experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Reddit).
• Experience with mobile photo and video editing.
• Strong communication, news judgment, and headline-writing skills.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Collaborative and efficient work style.
• Excellent writing, spelling, grammar, and familiarity with AP style.
• Availability to work some nights and weekends.
• Comfort in building a beat and communicating with athletes and coaches.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and required insurance.

Application Instructions

Submit a single PDF document including your resume, a cover letter outlining your approach, and 3-6 online work samples. This ensures your application receives full consideration.

Additional Information

The hourly rate ranges from $21.88 to $34.18, depending on various factors such as location, education, skills, and experience. Gannett is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Applicants requiring accommodations should contact Recruit@gannett.com.