College Sports Enterprise Reporter

Job Description

COLLEGE/HIGH SCHOOL ENTERPRISE REPORTER

The Buffalo News is seeking an aggressive and digitally focused reporter with an ability to tell great stories to serve as college / high school enterprise writer for a perennial APSE awardwinning sports department.
With four Division I schools, multiple smaller colleges and 90 high schools in our market, the ideal candidate will have plenty to do, and strong organizational skills are a must. The writer needs to be passionate about storytelling and demonstrate strong news judgment and initiative.
This is not a position to just cover games or do previews. While experience in breaking news is a must, we are seeking someone who can do deep profiles, identify trends and issues, and uncover topics that engage readers in new ways. School loyalty is fierce in Western New York, but your goal will be to find stories that cut across larger segments of the audience.
Experience working with data and open records and a robust social media presence are preferred. Nights and weekends are expected.
Among the key responsibilities and traits:
• Identify stories with high audience potential and reach.
• Develop relationships with sources on all four campuses.
• Have a sense of curiosity that informs your reporting in new and unique ways.
• Write clean, clear and accurate copy.
The Buffalo News has the largest staff of journalists in the region. We have a history of breaking big stories and investing in stories that matter. We strive to hire talented and dedicated people who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. People of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply.
Why Buffalo? The region is a lot more than chicken wings. The city has seen a resurgence that makes it exciting to live and work here. The region has professional sports teams, world-class architecture and museums, a growing waterfront, a burgeoning medical campus and plenty of attitude. Two Great Lakes, Niagara Falls, beautiful hikes and ski slopes all within a short drive. We’re known for snowfall, but our springs, summers and falls are just as amazing.
Lee Enterprises offers competitive wages in a dynamic work environment with career growth opportunities. We offer an extensive benefit program that can be personalized to your needs. Our benefit program includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance. In addition, we offer a 401K retirement plan with company match. We also offer generous paid time off to allow the flexibility to balance personal life and work. This includes paid parental leave for new parents.
To apply, please include a resume, cover letter and clips.

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