Tennessee baseball writer

USA Today Co • Knoxville, TN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Knoxville News Sentinel and USA TODAY South Region, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, are seeking a content creator for Tennessee athletics producing engaging digital media, including written reporting and short-form videos to entertain and engage a passionate and loyal fan base on social media and editorial platforms. This sports reporter will lead coverage of University of Tennessee baseball in Knoxville, Tennessee, and assist with Tennessee football.  We are seeking a dynamic reporter who is digitally savvy and committed to leading the conversation in a highly competitive market.   The ideal candidate will use reporting skills to find and tell compelling human-interest stories and identify interesting trends for enterprise stories that go beyond what happened during a game. This position requires multimedia skills, the ability to produce and edit video and engage audience on social media. The reporter must be SEO savvy, can spot high-interest topics using engagement tools like Google Trends and can work independently but also thrives in collaborative environments.   The successful candidate will need to:

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Reporting experience, preferably in a digitally focused news organization.
• Commitment to detail, accuracy and fairness.
• Ability to multitask and excel under deadline pressure, using time efficiently.
• This role requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.
• The position is based in our Knoxville, Tennessee newsroom.

Responsibilities

• Possess strong writing, reporting and multimedia skills.
• Display excellent news judgment and journalism ethics.
• Be a constant generator of story ideas and able to produce content early and often during peak audience periods.
• Have a knack for SEO-driven headlines and other audience-driving strategies.
• Be nimble and able to adjust swiftly to shifting news demands.

What This Job Offers

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