Sports Reporter, Ocala FL

TheOcala Star Banner part of the USA TODAY Network isseekingaversatile and curiousreporter tojoin our sports teamand create stories and visual content that captures the high school sports scene in and around Ocala the biggest gamesremainimportantthe Ocala area is growing and has a diverse sports interest. A new high school is opening in the fall of2026thecityholds one of Floridas biggest holiday high school basketball tournaments and with a Summer Olympics two years away an interest in equestrian sportswill return for our readers and newswell-sourcedenterprise updates on teams and athletesyoullhave to do it all in words and in visuals that fit your eye on social the heart of Central Florida Ocala offers a blend of small-town charm and growing economic opportunity. Known as the Horse Capital of the World Ocala is home to a large equestrian scene and combines a relaxed affordable lifestyle with convenient access to Orlando and Tampa; bothare about90 minutesaway. Located at the center of the state Ocala is also only a two-hour drive from either :Create storytelling that accurately informsentertainsand engages specific audiences and platformsthrough the use toward becoming the communitys leading voice of expertisein 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 andwhatsnot and develop ongoing plans to satisfy audience to provide appropriate elementsfor stories ( graphics). Capture basic photos and video as needed. Promote personal brandthe brands of colleaguesandthe institutional great customer service helping readers find answers and :Valid drivers license reliable transportation and 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 shooting and editing photos and video on a mobile communicationskills newsjudgementand headline-writing and automation literacy and experience and willingness to use it to enhance their 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 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 what youveproduced 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