Sports EditorReporter-Longview, WA

Sports Editor/Reporter-Longview WAHelpThe Daily Newscaptivate and engage audiences by joining our award-winning staff as a sports editor/sports Ideal CandidateAself-motivated journalist who enjoys having a hand in multiple parts of tellinga good storyand attracting an audience to the editor role you willensurestoriesare maximized for the greatest digital reachwhileshepherdingour award-winning print sections through the production expert at leveraging analyticsvideoand multimedia to produce memorable journalism and build reader the reporting role youwillcovereightor sohigh schoolssportsin Lower Columbiaand atthe local community will includean emphasis on enterprise and trend stories with fresh angles that have wide will be part of a staff that encourages creativity and experimentation in how we tell stories. The position does require working some nights weekendsholidaysand occasional travel.A journalism communications or English degree isrequired aswell aspreviousnewspaper are looking for acommitmentofat least two-plus position reports to thelocal news Responsibilities This position will have a mix of editing administrative and writing duties to include:Running thesports desk including editing staff-written freelance and wire copy to AP and local stylestandardswhile working with our regional design team to meet print deadlinesTakingphotos and videos and updating social media feedsWritingstoriesfeaturesand columns with a focus on high school and college teams inCowlitz County Washington and Columbia County OregonA willingness to be digitally savvy:Every game covered should have at least one videocomponentto it whether it be a highlight or an interview with an athleteA willingness to be on live video streams and podcasts; knowledge of audio and video editing is helpfulWriteSEO-friendly headlines for our digital audience and catchy headlines forsocial media andour print productsStrong organizational skillswith 100% energyona daily basisis key to successAbout LongviewLongview is located about 45 minutes north of Portland Oregon and two hours south of nature The Pacific Ocean is a one-hour drive to the west the Columbia River Gorge is about an hour south and Mount St. Helens anditssurrounding lakes and mountains are an hour to the Mount St. Helens blew its top 44 years ago The Daily News was there winning a Pulitzer Prize and other awards for our apply online and be sure to include a cover Join UsLee Enterprises offers competitive wages in a dynamic interesting work environment with career growth opportunities. We offer an extensive benefit program that can be personalized to your needs. Our benefit program includes medical dental vision short and long-term disability company provided life insurance and supplemental life addition we offer a 401K retirement plan with company match. We also offer generous paid time off to allow flexibility to balance personal life and work. This includes paid parental leave for new Enterprises is a leading provider of local news and information and a major subscription and advertising platform with daily and weekly newspapers and rapidly expanding digital products serving 114 markets across 25 states. Our core commitment is to provide valuable intensely local news and information to the communities we Enterprises is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We respect and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all more information about Lee check us out at .