Women’s Sports Sr Reporter
About The Position
USA TODAY Sports is seeking a dynamic women’s sports writer who can deliver compelling, exclusive content across the professional and college landscape at the speed of news while simultaneously working on narratives that support the growing women’s sports appetite around the country. The writer will work collaboratively with our Studio IX editors and reporters across USA TODAY’s network. They will expected to break news and deliver a consistent flow of content to meet reader needs in the moment. The writer will produce content on multiple mediums, including website, vertical and horizontal video and on various social media platforms. The ideal candidate will have dynamic writing ability, an ever-growing rolodex of sources and the ability to write quickly and with impact about the biggest story in any sport. We want an ambitious and curious reporter who is unafraid to tackle complex topics and writes with authority and precision. At least five years of experience is required to succeed in this role. This role is remote and can be based anywhere in the US, except for Alaska and Hawaii.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or master’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least five years of delivering high-impact journalism digital content and multimedia platforms.
- Experience navigating sensitive news with precision, clarity and tact.
- Strong social media skills and a willingness to adapt to new mediums.
- Strong competitive instincts and intellectual curiosity.
- Command of media law and Principles of Ethical Conduct.
Responsibilities
- Consistently deliver compelling enterprise on the biggest story of the day (within 24 hours) while simultaneously working on more deeply reported stories.
- Shape coverage based on historical success and be able to adapt based on readership metrics and audience needs.
- Proactively ideate and anticipate the next big story.
- Collaborate with USA TODAY Network sports leaders to move news forward.
- Create content with high utility on multiple mediums, including Instagram and YouTube.
- Build a robust rolodex of high-value sources across the women’s sports landscape and contacts to stay ahead of competition.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
