Sports Reporter, Wichita Falls TX

The Wichita Falls Times News Record part of theUSA TODAY NETWORKis looking for a multimedia journalist to cover high schoolathletics inthe area along the Texas-Oklahoma state high school sports in a competitive market and the ideal candidate will know how to: Report quickly for social media and other digital platforms from live events tell the stories of athletes on and off the fieldand create enterprise that asks questions and further explains how high school sports in Texas survive and Falls has a long and storied high school sports history in more than football with stories to be told in words and through itgoes without sayingthat Friday night lights in Texas are importantour audienceis enthusiastic aboutcoverage across the full high school sports position is part of the USA TODAY Networks coverage of West Texas high school athletics collaborating with four other Falls islocatedalong the Texas-Oklahoma state line 2 hours northwest of the heart of the Metroplex and 2 hours south of Oklahoma by Sheppard Air Force Base Wichita Falls is a city of more than100000 peoplewith plenty of outdoor activity opportunitiesthanks to nearby Lake Wichita and Lake Arrowheadand a 20-mile paved walking and biking path that nearly circles the :Create storytelling that accurately informs entertains and engages specific audiences and platforms through the use of toward becoming the communitys leading voice ofexpertise in high school with the community through storytelling and outreach (social media on camera forums community leadership etc.). Provide thoughtful analysis of complex with editor and content strategist to evaluate whatsworking andwhats not and develop ongoing plans to satisfy audience to provide appropriate elementsfor stories ( and graphics). Capture basic photos and video as personal brandthe brands of colleaguesandthe institutional great customer service helping readers find answers and :Bachelors or mastersdegree in communicationsjournalismor related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.A valid drivers license reliable transportation and the minimum liability insurance required by state experiencepreferred; even better ifyouvecovered sports. Proficiencyon social media platforms including Facebook TwitterInstagramand Reddit. Experience shooting and editing photos and video on a mobile device. Strong communicationskills newsjudgementand headline-writing ability. Ability to multitask and excel under intense deadline pressure. Ability to work collaboratively and efficiently. Candidates should have AI and automation literacy and experience in using it to enhance their journalismStrong writing spellingand grammar skills; familiarity with AP style. Ability to work some nights and weekends. Comfort building a beat and communicating with athletes and InstructionsWe are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply dont limit your upload to a resume; show us what youve done. To do so put together a single document file that includes the following in this order:Your resume one to two pages.A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the to 3-6 online samples of your work. Show us what youve produced or had a hand in that best reflects what you can do in your desired is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.#Newsgnt#LI-NC1