Community Sports Reporter Tucson

The Arizona Daily Star is seeking a versatile digitally savvy Community Sports Reporter to help expand our local sports coverage across the Tucson-area and Southern role is focused on uncovering compelling feature stories centered on high school and youth athletics and University of Arizona sports beyond the traditional major programs. Were looking for a journalist who thrives on finding unique angles spotlighting athletes and teams and building strong relationships throughout the ideal candidate is equally comfortable producing impactful stories for print readers and fast-moving digital audiences. This reporter will create features break news quickly produce multimedia content and help drive audience engagement across social and video Responsibilities Cover high school and youth sports across the Tucson-area with an emphasis on feature storytellingReport on University of Arizona sports beyond the traditional major programsBuild strong relationships with coaches athletes schools and community membersDevelop original story ideas that highlight unique athletes coaches trends and community impactWrite timely clear and accurate digital stories alongside polished print coverageShoot and edit your own photos video and audio in the field for social media and digital platformsCreate engaging multimedia and social content that expands audience reachRepresent the Arizona Daily Star in the community and help grow visibility for our sports coverageKnowledge Skills & AbilitiesSelf-starter who can juggle multiple assignments and pivot quickly on breaking newsStrong reporting interviewing fact-checking and storytelling skillsAbility to generate fresh distinctive story ideas consistentlyComfort both behind and in front of the camera including speaking on video for social mediaStrong news judgment the ability to work efficiently on deadline and an understanding of what drives audience engagementA digital-first mindset and willingness to experiment with new storytelling formatsExperience creating video and multimedia content for social platformsEducation & ExperienceBachelors degree in journalism or related fieldWhy Join the Arizona Daily StarAt the Arizona Daily Star youll have the opportunity to tell impactful stories in a dynamic evolving newsroom. Youll be supported in growing your multimedia skills while helping shape how we reach audiences across digital and social youre a self-starter with curiosity creativity and a passion for community sports storytelling we want to hear from with your resume cover letter and 3-5 clips showca your reporting and multimedia work.