• Job Description

  Req#: 39315

  Thunder/NBA Beat Reporter

  Oklahoma City, OK, USA Req #39315

  Friday, September 22, 2023

  Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a subscription-led and digitally-focused media and marketing solutions company committed to empowering communities to thrive. With an unmatched reach at the national and local level, Gannett touches the lives of millions with our Pulitzer Prize-winning content, consumer experiences and benefits, and advertiser products and services.
  
  

  Our current portfolio of media assets includes The USA TODAY NETWORK, which includes USA TODAY, and local media organizations in 43 states in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom. We also own digital marketing services companies under the brand LocaliQ, which provide a cloud-based platform of products to enable small and medium-sized businesses to accomplish their marketing goals. In addition, our portfolio includes one of the largest media-owned events businesses in the U.S., USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures.

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  The Oklahoman /oklahoman.com part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is seeking an NBA beat reporter for its award-winning sports department.

  Responsibilities:

  • Primary responsibilities will focus on the coverage of the NBA's Thunder.
  • We'd want you to be the authority on the only major professional sports team in the state, building relationships in the community and going well beyond the box score to tell stories.
  • Identify local trends and be a self-starter in pursuing evergreen and timely stories.
  • Use social media platforms to grow audience and as a newsgathering tool.
  • Use audience metrics — seeing which stories connect with readers and which ones don't — to help develop content strategies.
  • Collaborate with other reporters and editors as part of a local and national network.
  • Make sure stories are enhanced with hyperlinks, spike links, photo galleries and videos to help drive reader engagement.
  • Generate ideas for multimedia content — videos, podcasts, interactives, databases, etc.
  • Occasionally, fill in on other beats in the offseason to assist in coverage of our tent-pole events — such as the Women's College World Series.

  Requirements:

  • Bachelor's or master’s in communications, journalism or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Must be a self-starter and organized.
  • Must show urgency in responding to breaking news.
  • Adept at building a beat and developing sources.
  • Strong reporting and writing skills.
  • Must be able to multitask.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Nights and weekends required.
  • 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 pre-employment, post-offer drug screen, motor vehicle record check and background check.

  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:

  1. Your resume – one to two pages.
  2. A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.
  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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  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.

  Other details

  • Job Family Media
  • Job Function Content Production
  • Pay Type Hourly
  • Required Education Equivalent Experience

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