Lead HS Sports Reporter - Western NC, Digital & Video

AgUpdate; Asheville (NC); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Citizen-Times in Asheville, NC is seeking a dynamic sports reporter to lead high school coverage in Western North Carolina. You will craft engaging human-interest stories, enterprise pieces, and breaking news with authority across football, basketball, baseball, and more.

The role requires multimedia skills including video editing and social media engagement to grow audience and stand out in a competitive market.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in communications, journalism or equivalent.
• 1–2 years’ reporting/newsroom experience preferred.
• Adept at taking photos and video across platforms (mobile, desktop, social).
• Strong command of grammar and AP Style.
• Ability to produce clean, publication-ready content under tight deadlines.

Aufgaben

• Be the area’s leading voice in high school sports.
• Connect with the community through social media, including Instagram.
• Craft coverage based on historical success and audience metrics.
• Capture basic photos and video when needed; promote brands.
• Provide excellent reader service and answers.

Kenntnisse

Multimedia storytelling

Social media engagement

Strong command of AP Style

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in communications/journalism

Master’s degree in communications/journalism

Tools

Video editing

Photo capture

Jobbeschreibung

The Citizen-Times in Asheville, NC is seeking a dynamic sports reporter to lead high school coverage in Western North Carolina. You will craft engaging human-interest stories, enterprise pieces, and breaking news with authority across football, basketball, baseball, and more.

The role requires multimedia skills including video editing and social media engagement to grow audience and stand out in a competitive market.