High School Sports Reporter

TheTopeka Capital Journal part of the USA TODAYNetwork isseekingareporter tojoin our sports teamwho cancreateimpactful storiesabout the sports scene in and around Shawnee County being surrounded by the states two flagship universitiesour readersembracecoverage oflocal high schoolsports on and off the field and we need a reporter who can hunt down those stories: Breakingnewswell-told features updates on teams and are also opportunities forenterprise reportingandcoverage ofWashburnUniversity mens basketball an NCAA Division II the state capital of Kansas isthe heart of Shawnee County which has about 200000 people and islocatedone hour west of Kansas City andbetweenKansas State University and the University of :Create storytelling that accurately informs entertains and engages specific audiences and platforms through the use of toward becoming the communitys leading voice ofexpertise 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 whatsworking andwhats not and develop ongoing plans to satisfy audience to provide appropriate elementsfor stories ( and graphics). Capture basic photos and video as personal brandthe brands of colleaguesandthe institutional great customer service helping readers find answers and :A valid drivers license reliabletransportationand the minimum liability insurance required by state or mastersdegree in communicationsjournalismor related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experiencepreferred; even better ifyouvecovered social mediaplatforms;including but not limited to Facebook TwitterInstagramand and automation literacy and a willingness or experience in using it to enhance your shooting and editing photos and video on a mobile communicationskills newsjudgementand headline-writing to multitask and excel under intense deadline to work collaboratively and writing spellingand grammar skills; familiarity with AP to work some nights and building a beat and communicating with athletes and to apply: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 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.#Newsgnt