High School Sports Reporter, Chillicothe OH

The Chillicothe Gazette part of the USA TODAY Network is seeking a full-time reporter to cover high school sports in and around Ross County Ohio. High school sports remain a staple of life in this community giving this reporter a wide lens to tell stories in written and visual formats. Students with unique background stories breaking news on the beat coverage of the biggest rivalries and state playoff success as well as going behind the scenes to tell readers how things work are all critical to the success of this position. The Gazette collaborates with a dozen other Ohio newsrooms as part of the networks Center for Community Journalism giving your best work an opportunity to be seen beyond the Chillicothe area. Chillicothe is located one hour south of Columbus and 100 miles from Cincinnati. It is home to Earthworks one of the newest UNESCO World Heritage sites is Ohios first capital and has a revitalized and thriving :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 evaluate whats working and whats not and develop ongoing plans to satisfy audience to provide appropriate elements for stories (i.e. photos videos and graphics). Capture basic photos and video as personal brand the brands of colleagues and the institutional great customer service helping readers find answers and :A valid drivers license reliable transportation and the minimum liability insurance required by state law. Bachelors or masters degree in communications journalism or related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and reporting experiencepreferred; even better if youve covered on social media platforms; including but not limited to Facebook Twitter Instagram and shooting and editing photos and video on a mobile and automation literacy and a willingness or experience in using it to enhance their journalism. Strong communication skills news judgement and headline-writing to multitask and excel under intense deadline to work collaboratively and writing spelling and grammar skills; familiarity with AP to work some nights and building a beat and communicating with athletes and INSTRUCTIONSWe are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply dont limit your upload to a resume; show us what youve done. 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 what youve produced 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 consideration.#Newgnt