Local paper looking for football reporter...

[CuseLegacy]

http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSee...Y3XTR&siteid=cb002&showNewJDP=yes&ipath=EXGOO


College Football / General Assignment Reporter
Syracuse Media Group Syracuse, NY 3/26/2014
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Job Description
This is your opportunity to leverage your strong reporting skills, indulge your passion for sports, connect directly with your audience, and enjoy a good deal of variety as you develop news strategies for covering Division 1 football and other local sports. You will not only cover games, you will also report on the fan experience from ticket prices to identifying poor performances. You will post to multiple digital platforms several times a day, directly interacting with your audience and developing ideas to continuously engage that audience. To help you optimize your impact, we've created a forward-thinking workspace with state-of-the-art tools for nimble digital and mobile journalism. If you're ready to develop a journalism career for the future, built on the foundation of an industry leader with a tremendous history of success, the role of Sports Reporter is an outstanding opportunity.

Syracuse is the economic and educational hub of Central New York, with Syracuse University right here and Cornell, Colgate and other top schools nearby ideal if you're considering continuing your education. Here you'll enjoy the stimulating environment of a college town as well as other great amenities. In fact, Syracuse was ranked 4th on Forbes' 2010 list of Top Ten Places to Raise a Family, and 8th on CareerBliss.com's 2012 list of Happiest Cities for Work in the US.

To be a good fit for the College Football Sports Reporter opportunity, you will have:

• Solid journalism experience, including a track record of success in sports reporting
• A bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications or a related field. We also will consider non-degreed candidates with significant relevant experience
• Broad knowledge of sports, specifically including college football, and the versatility to adapt to the nuances of diverse sports
• Demonstrated familiarity with social media and the digital tools of journalism
• Proven experience building, maintaining and engaging an active audience in sports
• Strong critical thinking skills and a focus on creating content for the audience rather than promoting particular teams, players or coaches
• A proven ability to cultivate sources beyond the obvious ones
• The ability to work independently and prioritize tasks appropriately under deadline pressure in mobile contexts
• Click the "Apply" button for further details...

Syracuse Media Group is a digitally focused news and information company serving Central New York. Syracuse Media Group publishes and operates an extensive portfolio of digital and print products featuring comprehensive in-depth content from Central New York's largest news organization. Syracuse Media Group's flagship brands are syracuse.com, the leading website in the region, and The Post-Standard newspaper, which has served the community since 1829.

Syracuse Media Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental impairment, sexual orientation or any other category protected under federal, state or local law.

Syracuse Media Group endeavors to make syracuse.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact [Click Here to Email Your Resumé].
Job Requirements

Job Snapshot
Employment Type Full-Time
Job Type Marketing, Media - Journalism - Newspaper, Other
Education 4 Year Degree
Experience Not Specified
Manages Others Not Specified
Industry Art - Photography - Journalism, Broadcasting - Radio - TV, Newspaper
Required Travel Not Specified
Job ID 21100569
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[Bortukal]

They've had the job posted for months, since at least Cohen's departure.

 

[RF2044]

I'm confused--why isn't the word "journo" used in the job title?

 

[retro44]

all they ever need to do is copy and paste from all the threads and they will have everything covered except for JarheadJim's pin up girls.

AND WHO WANTS TO COVER THOSE

 

[SU2NASA]

all they ever need to do is copy and paste from all the threads and they will have everything covered except for JarheadJim's pin up girls.

AND WHO WANTS TO COVER THOSE

I expect credit when they report on Oklahoma's move to the Big Ten.

 

[jekelish]

Man I wish I could apply for this.

If it was for basketball I think I would actually take a chance on it, because what the hell.

 

[SmilinBob]

They should hire Tomcat to do it...the guy has an amazing memory and the addition of music to his well written articles would be a nice touch.