USA TODAY Co., Inc. is hiring a Breaking News Sports Writer to bolster daily sports coverage and help achieve our goal of becoming the dominant sports news source in the country. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic and multiskilled, able to jump on breaking news with urgency while also producing thoughtful analysis and enterprise reporting.
What You'll Do
- 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 the top of Google carousels.
- Stay on the 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 We're Looking For
- 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.
Team & Environment
You will work collaboratively with fast-moving teams across the enterprise.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive benefits and pay.
Work Mode
This is a remote position open to candidates located anywhere in the United States, except Alaska and Hawaii.
USA TODAY Co., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
