High School Sports Reporter

Posted Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:00 AM USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a diversified media company with expansive reach at the national and local level dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. We seek to inspire, inform, and connect audiences as a sustainable, growth focused media and digital marketing solutions company. Through our trusted brands, including the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY , and local media organizations, including our network of local properties, in the United States, and Newsquest , a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom, we provide essential journalism, local content, and digital experiences to audiences and businesses. We deliver high-quality, trusted content with a commitment to balanced, unbiased journalism, where and when consumers want to engage. Our digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ , supports small and medium-sized businesses with innovative digital marketing products and solutions. The Detroit News Part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, we are seeking a hard‑working and energetic sports reporter to lead our vast high‑school sports coverage in the Metro Detroit area and throughout the state of Michigan. 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 on the basketball court or baseball field. This position requires multimedia skills and the ability to engage audiences 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. 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. Requirements Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 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. Application Instructions Prepare a single document file that includes your resume (one to two pages). This can be a PDF format. Include a cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job. Provide examples of at least five stories you’re proud of. Try to include some that you turned quickly and that used alternative story forms. USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where USA TODAY Co. employs employees. In addition, USA TODAY Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant’s disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals’ application for employment with USA TODAY Co., Inc. Applicants must be authorized to work in the applicable location. Applications from outside these regions will be removed from this system after submission. #J-18808-Ljbffr Gannett