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The Great Falls Tribune, part of the USA TODAY Network, is seeking a reporter to cover prep sports and more in Great Falls and north central Montana.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for high school athletics and seek out human-interest stories and enterprise work to tell the stories of players, coaches, and fans in Montana.
The reporter will be primarily responsible for covering sports for the two largest high schools in our area, Great Falls High and C.M. Russell High, while also looking for story opportunities in rural communities in the region.
The successful candidate will be able to report confidently about football, basketball, rodeo, track and field, softball and several other sports. The reporter will be expected to turn quick stories when covering games and events while also balancing enterprise and feature work.
Responsibilities
- Act as a public ambassador through community outreach and connect with readers through social media.
- Engage with coaches, players, and community members to have a finger on the pulse of what is most important to our readers.
- Write in-depth stories that highlight personal stories as they relate to issues and successes in sports.
- Turn quick stories for digital publication the night of events to inform readers.
- Adjust schedule as needed to accommodate some games and tournament schedules.
- Have a strong understanding of social media use as a means to garner a following and further engage with our audience.
- Recognize newsworthy events and trends and understand how to connect with our audience on multiple platforms.
- Ability to prioritize coverage based on digital metrics.
- Able to work occasional late nights or weekends as needed by the news cycle.
- Adept at taking photos and video and the ability to file quickly across platforms: mobile, desktop and social media.Performs other duties as necessary.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Ability to produce top-notch journalism.
- Exceptional cross-platform storytelling skills.
- Exceptional core journalism skills (reporter, producing, editing).
- Deep understanding of and curiosity about competition for our customers' time.
- Self-motivation and self-direction.
- Advance knowledge of social media and how to engage fan base on digital platforms in public space.
- Photo and video skills.
- Effective communicator; able to get along with diverse personalities.
- Able to multi-task and excel under intense deadline pressure in a rapidly changing environment.
- Knows how to use time effectively in a 24-hour news environment.
- Works collaboratively within a cross-functional environment.
- Must embrace peer-to-peer feedback and training.
- Applies innovative, creative thinking to support the company's goals.
- Writing, spelling, grammar, AP, and local style.
- Industry knowledge.
- Organizational skills.
- Command of media law and Principle of Ethical Conduct.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in communication, journalism, or equivalent in experience and education
- 1-5 years’ experience covering sports with advanced storytelling techniques on multiple platforms.
- Must have technical skills - understanding use of metrics, Microsoft Office Suite, videography, and photography.
- Must have required skills - social media, advanced storytelling, advanced analytical ability, interpersonal skills, time management, and interpersonal skills.
- This role requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.
- Employment is contingent on passing a post-offer pre-employment background check, motor vehicle record check & urinalysis drug screen.
We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don’t limit your upload to a resume; show us what you’ve done. To do so, put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order:
1. Your resume – one to two pages.
2. A cover letter that outlines how you would approach this reporting position.
3. Links to 3-6 online samples of your work. Show us what you’ve produced or had a hand in that best reflects what you can do in your desired role.
It 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.
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