Sports Reporter, Springfield, Missouri

TheSpringfield News-Leaderpart of the USA TODAYNetwork isseekinga sportsreporter tojoin our school sports are front of mind for much of our audience and this reporterwillbe expectedto cultivate sources from schoolsbig and smallacrosstheOzark Countryto produce written stories and smart social media-driven areannually in contention for state championships invirtually everysport means breaking news event coverage featurewritingand deeper dives into success are all integral parts of the reporteralso willreport onthe Division I athletic program at Missouri State University which playsinFBSConference News-Leader is the hometown newspaper in the third-largest metroarea ofMissouri. Springfield is a regional hub for businesshealthcareand education in a metro area of 500000. A gateway to the Ozarks itboasts a bevy of outdoor recreational opportunities within an hours drive including Branson and Table Rock. St. Louis Kansas City and Tulsa Oklahoma each are about three hours :Create storytelling that accurately informs entertains and engages specific audiences and platforms through the use of toward becoming the communitys leading voice of expertise in high school with the community through storytelling and outreach (social media on camera forums community leadership etc.). Provide thoughtful analysis of complex with editor and content strategist to evaluatewhatsworking andwhats not and develop ongoing plans to satisfy audience to provideappropriate elementsfor stories ( and graphics). Capture basic photos and video as personalbrandthe brands of colleaguesandthe institutional great customer service helping readers find answers and :A valid drivers license reliable transportation and the minimum liability insurance required by state or mastersdegree in communicationsjournalism or related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experiencepreferred; even better ifyouve covered sports. Proficiencyon social mediaplatforms;including but not limited to Facebook TwitterInstagram and shooting and editing photos and video on a mobile communicationskills newsjudgement and headline-writing to multitask and excel under deadline to work collaboratively and writingspelling and grammar skills; familiarity with AP style. Ability to work nights and building a beat and communicating with athletes and Instructions:We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply dontlimit your upload to a resume; show us whatyouvedone. To do so put together a single document file that includes the following in this order:Your resume one to two pages.A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the to 3-6 online samples of your work. Show us whatyouveproduced or had a hand in that best reflects what you can do in your desired is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest position is part of a offer a competitive base salary and career growth opportunities. We also offer you a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical dental vision life insurance short-term disability long-term disability Paid Time Off Company Paid Holidays employee discountprogramand domestic partner benefits.#Newsgnt#LI-CB1