Sports Writer/Reporter - West Virginia Athletics Job at WVSports.com, Morgantown, WV

  • WVSports.com
  • Morgantown, WV

Job Description

Job Description

WVSports.com, part of the On3 network, is looking for a full-time writer/reporter to join our coverage of West Virginia University athletics.

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This is an opportunity to take on a significant role covering WVU football, men's basketball, baseball, recruiting, and more for an established publication with a large and engaged audience.

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The ideal candidate is a motivated journalist who understands that covering a major college athletics program goes beyond writing stories. We're looking for someone who wants to develop sources, break news, identify stories our audience cares about and build relationships throughout the WVU community.

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Responsibilities

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  • Provide daily coverage of WVU sports, including practices, press conferences, games and breaking news
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  • Develop sources and pursue original reporting
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  • Contribute significantly to football and basketball recruiting coverage
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  • Identify and produce timely stories based on news, trends and audience interest
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  • Maintain an active presence on social media and help grow the WVSports.com audience
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  • Engage regularly with subscribers on our premium community, The Blue Lot
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  • Be available for nights, weekends and breaking news as required by the college athletics calendar
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  • Work independently while collaborating with the WVSports.com staff
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What we're looking for

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  • Strong writing, reporting and communication skills
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  • A strong work ethic and ability to operate in a fast-paced news environment
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  • Good news judgment and the initiative to pursue stories without needing constant direction
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  • An understanding of social media and how it can be used to build an audience
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  • Willingness to cover recruiting and develop relationships with recruits, families and sources
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  • Previous sports journalism experience is preferred
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  • Experience covering college athletics is a significant plus
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  • Photography, video, podcasting or other multimedia experience is a plus
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This position requires living in or relocating to the Morgantown, West Virginia area.

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This is a full-time independent contractor (1099) position. College athletics coverage requires significant flexibility, including nights and weekends, and regularly extends beyond a traditional 40-hour workweek.

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Compensation is competitive and based on experience.

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Applicants should submit a résumé, a brief introduction and links to at least three examples of their work.

Job Tags

Full time, For contractors, Relocation, Night shift

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