Sports Enterprise Reporter, USA TODAY Job at Gannett Co., Inc. in Miami

Overview

Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE : GCI) 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 scalable, growth focused media and digital marketing solutions company. We endeavor to deliver essential content, marketing solutions, and experiences for curated audiences, advertisers, consumers, and stakeholders by leveraging our diverse teams and suite of products to enrich the local communities and businesses we serve. Our current portfolio of trusted media brands includes the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom. Our digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, uses innovation and software to enable small and medium-sized businesses to grow, and USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures, our events division, creates impactful consumer engagements, promotions, and races. Gannett open roles are featured on various external job boards. When applying to a position at Gannett, you should be completing an application on Gannett Careers via Dayforce. Job postings directing you to complete an application on other external sites may not be valid. To connect with us, visit www.gannett.com

USA TODAY Sports is seeking a dynamic enterprise writer who can deliver compelling, exclusive content at the speed of news while simultaneously working on groundbreaking projects that shape the narrative of sports around the country. This is a big job that demands an experienced journalist. The writer will work collaboratively with pillar leaders across USA TODAY’s NFL, colleges, women’s sports and breaking news verticals to deliver a consistent flow of content to meet reader needs in the moment.

The writer will produce content on multiple mediums, including website, vertical and horizontal video and on various social media platforms.

The ideal candidate will have dynamic writing ability, an ever-growing rolodex of sources and the ability to write quickly and with impact about the biggest story in any sport. We want someone who is ambitious, is unafraid to tackle complex topics and writes with authority and precision.

At least five years of experience is required to succeed in this role.

This role is remote and can be based anywhere in the US, except for Alaska and Hawaii.

Responsibilities :

• Consistently deliver compelling enterprise on the biggest story of the day (within 24 hours) while simultaneously working on more deeply reported stories.
• Shape coverage based on historical success and adapt approach based on readership metrics and audience needs.
• Proactively ideate on and anticipate the next big story.
• Collaborate with USA TODAY Network sports leaders to move news forward.
• Create content with high utility on multiple mediums, including Instagram and YouTube.
• Build a robust rolodex of high-value sources and contacts to stay ahead of competition.

Requirements :

Application Instructions

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 :

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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The annualized base salary for this role will range between $83,000 and $129,688. Base compensation is reflective of many factors, including, but not limited to, the market in which one lives / works, individual education level, skills, certifications and experience. Note : variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and based on the role, may be applicable.

Gannett 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 Gannett employs employees. In addition, Gannett 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 Gannett Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact Gannett Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at Recruit@gannett.com.

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