Baton Rouge LA Part-Time Sports Reporter

USA Today Co • Lafayette, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Daily Advertiser, part of the USA TODAY Co Network, is looking for a part-time reporter to bolster its award-winning coverage of LSU athletics and assist network coverage of high school sports in Louisiana. The Advertiser is our home base for stories, photos and videos about LSU athletics, and Baton Rouge will be the home for this reporter as well. They could work alongside our current reporter on the biggest event coverage in town and then be tasked to work independently on content in other areas. That could include writing about recruiting, as well as collaboration on high school state championship events. This position provides an opportunity to work alongside colleagues and provide a full-time editor for feedback and growth. It’s tailor-made for a young, up-and-coming journalist who’s seeking experience in the field ahead of their first full-time journalism position. Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is home to more than 200,000 people and the state’s flagship university. It’s located less than 90 miles northwest of downtown New Orleans.

Requirements

• A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.
• Previous reporting experience preferred; even better if you've covered sports.
• Proficiency on social media platforms; including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Reddit.
• Experience shooting and editing photos and video on a mobile device.
• Strong communication skills, news judgement and headline-writing ability.
• Knowledge of proper AI ethics. Experience using it is preferred.
• Ability to multitask and excel under intense deadline pressure.
• Ability to work collaboratively and efficiently.
• Strong writing, spelling and grammar skills; familiarity with AP style.
• Ability to work some nights and weekends.
• Comfort communicating with athletes and coaches.

Responsibilities

• Create storytelling that accurately informs, entertains and engages specific audiences and platforms through the use of metrics.
• Work toward becoming the community’s leading voice of expertise in high school sports.
• Connect with the community through storytelling and outreach (social media, on camera, forums, community leadership, etc.).
• Provide thoughtful analysis of complex issues.
• Work with editor and content strategist to evaluate what's working and what's not and develop ongoing plans to satisfy audience needs.
• Collaborate to provide appropriate elements for stories (i.e. photos, videos and graphics).
• Capture basic photos and video as needed.
• Promote personal brand, the brands of colleagues and the institutional brand.
• Provide great customer service, helping readers find answers and solutions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed