Duties and responsibilities:
- Write and edit engaging sports stories for multimedia platforms.
- Copy-edit news articles for accuracy, spelling, and grammar.
- Monitor trends and social engagement through Google Analytics and Google Site Kit.
- Make data-driven decisions to optimize engagement and curate the News Journal social media platforms and website homepage.
- Film high-quality video and audio content for use on multiple platforms.
- Cover local sports ranging from little league to college level athletes.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
- Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent and consecutive deadlines.
- Strong presentation and communication skills—both written and verbal.
- Comfortable with Adobe Creative Suite, Google Analytics and WP Engine.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, broadcasting, or a related field is a plus—but not required.
Preferred
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Bachelors or better in Business or related field
Preferred
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