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Sports Reporter

Employer
The Daily Republic
Location
Mitchell Republic, SD
Salary
Depends on Experience

Job Details

SUMMARY:The Mitchell Republic is hiring a full-time Sports Reporter to produce engaging sports-related content for Mitchell Republic and mitchellrepublic.com with an emphasis on reporting, features and profiles. This position will also serve as both a sounding board and resource to other members of the sports team to develop the most creative and appealing content for our audience. Other responsibilities include:

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Research and report on assigned topics and issues.
  • Determine story focus and write/ produce stories according to editorial style and format standards for all relevant publishing platforms.
  • Drive audience loyalty and digital growth through engaging and timely content.
  • Develop unique story ideas and content around key categories that drive digital memberships and reader engagement.
  • Respond with urgency to breaking news, which includes writing stories and producing visuals on deadline with a digital audience in mind.
  • Collaborate with digital teams and make use of available tools and technology to gain insight into story metrics, determine new ways to create and present content online.
  • Embrace a creative, collaborative approach with other team members and with other FCC departments and locations.
  • Contribute to the overall advancement of digital initiatives; share and promote digital content through various social media channels.
  • Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Writing experience for a newspaper, website, magazine or specialty publication is required.
  • Experience using digital analytics and social media tools is preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of video and photo editing is preferred.
  • Some experience in proofreading or editing is preferred; AP Style knowledge is a plus.
  • Journalism or communications degree is helpful, though equivalent experience will be considered.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
  • A strong sense of purpose and urgency for the news.
  • Must be able to multitask and juggle many different projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work quickly and accurately using a Web-based content management system.
  • Must be creative, hardworking and a self-starter.


To apply, please go towww.forumcomm.com/careers/

At Forum Communications Company, our legacy is deeply rooted in harnessing the power of communication to connect and inform people in the communities we serve. Since 1917, everything we do is driven by creating and sharing information, ideas and insights.

Today, we're a leading media and technology company that's home to a family of people whose passion and purpose is fueled by collaboration and innovation. We believe in supporting each other, working hard towards common goals and having fun.

Come for the perks: Excellent employee culture, competitive pay, 401(k), company-paid volunteer time, health and wellness initiatives for all employees. Additional perks for full-time positions include: comprehensive benefits package, generous paid time off, paid holidays and paid time off for birthday, paid parental and pregnancy disability leave for qualifying employees.

Stay for the people: Family-owned and operated since 1917, development and growth opportunities, inclusive, creative culture, safe working environment, employees of all ages and backgrounds, positive collaboration.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Company

The Daily Republic is an award-winning newspaper that serves Davison County and the surrounding communities with timely news and commentary six days a week. The Daily Republic is circulated to 11,500 locations while its counterpart, The Advisor Advantage, has a circulation of 18,000. The Daily Republic also provides commercial printing services to many local businesses and agencies.


Mitchell, with a population of 15,000, sits on the edge of beautiful Lake Mitchell, which offers a variety of recreational activities. The city actively provides a wide variety of youth activities as well. Mitchell hosts the Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo, the Dakotafest agricultural trade show, and at the World’s Only Corn Palace, the Corn Palace Festival. Dakota Wesleyan University, a liberal arts university, offers the opportunity for continued education, as does Mitchell Technical Institute.

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