Sports Reporter

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The Knoxville News Sentinel and USA TODAY South Region
, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, are seeking a hard-working and energetic sports reporter to lead coverage of University of Tennessee men’s basketball and Tennessee baseball in Knoxville, Tennessee. We are seeking a dynamic reporter who is digitally savvy and committed to leading the conversation in a highly competitive market.

• Use reporting skills to find and tell compelling human-interest stories and identify interesting trends for enterprise stories that go beyond what happened on the basketball court or baseball field.
• Demonstrate multimedia skills, including producing and editing video and engaging audiences on social media.
• Be SEO savvy and spot high-interest topics using engagement tools like Google Trends.
• Work independently while thriving in collaborative environments.

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Reporting experience, preferably in a digitally focused news organization.
• Commitment to detail, accuracy and fairness.
• Ability to multitask and excel under deadline pressure, using time efficiently.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.
• Position based in Knoxville, Tennessee newsroom.

Knoxville combines urban and outdoor life in a beautiful setting by the Tennessee River and the Great Smoky Mountains. The city is home to the University of Tennessee and offers a vibrant energy, a thriving independent retail scene, outdoor venues, and affordable living in a state with no income tax.

We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, include a single document in PDF format that contains in this order:

• Your resume (one to two pages).
• A cover letter outlining how you would approach the job.
• Examples of at least five stories you’re proud of, including some that you turned quickly and used alternative story forms.

Assemble these items into a single document and upload it in PDF format. Completing these steps will help ensure consideration.

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