Breaking News Sports Writer

USA TODAY Co.

3d • Remote

About The Position

USA TODAY Sports is looking for an enthusiastic and multiskilled reporter to help bolster our daily sports coverage at USA TODAY Co.
The ideal candidate should understand how to jump on breaking news and viral moments with urgency, while also knowing how to write thoughtful analysis and enterprise. Quick writing and reporting skills are imperative. This reporter should have knowledge of and be able to write on all sports. Being comfortable on camera, especially vertical video, to concisely break down news is a bonus. The ability to work evenings and weekends is expected.
USA TODAY Co. is the nation’s largest news media organization, consisting of more than 200 properties, including USA TODAY. The candidate will work collaboratively with fast-moving teams across the enterprise to help achieve the company’s goal of becoming the dominant sports news source in the country.
This is a salaried position, with competitive benefits and pay. This role is remote and can be based anywhere in the US, except for Alaska and Hawaii. Strong online communication skills are mandatory.

Requirements

• College degree in communications, journalism or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years’ experience as a sports journalist, with focus on fast-paced digital content production and multimedia expertise.
• Understanding of various news and information content management systems.
• A history of collaboration, innovation and goal achievement.
• Proven ability of maximizing readership by anticipating news, researching trends and delivering news in a variety of story forms.
• Ability to write with accuracy and precision.
• Excellent communication and time-management skills.
• Approachability, personal charisma and a commitment to staff.
• Understanding of the changing sports media landscape and ability to adapt strategies that address continually changing market and consumer needs and desires.
• Strong competitive instincts and intellectual curiosity.

Responsibilities

• Report and write smart, thoughtful, engaging, content to rapidly grow audience at USA TODAY Sports.
• Master best practices for maximum reach on search / social and commit to getting content to top of Google carousels.
• Stay on front lines of what's buzzing to disseminate quick responses on trending topics.
• Track performance and be comfortable in an environment of constant adjustment to reach performance goals.
• Display creativity in everything from developing fresh content to writing SEO-friendly headlines to sharing content socially to having an eye for images and video.
• Own the opportunity to execute strategy, make massive audience gains and work in a fast-moving and highly rewarding journalism environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level