The North Carolina State University sports beat reporter breaks news and delivers exclusive enterprise and smart analysis in a fast-paced, competitive environment. TheNC State beat reporter should have a deep knowledge of the ACC and NCAA and be adept at building sources. A strong source network is vital to being out front of competitors, and this reporter must be able to find and break news, cover breaking news with urgency and develop compelling enterprise and analysis. Games only make up a small percentage of what college athletics are about, and we want someone who is just as comfortable breaking down film as they are filing an open records request or reading through court documents. We also want someone who can bring new ideas to the table and isn’t afraid to try new things with our coverage. In covering one of the most important beats in the Carolinas, the NC State sports reporter will use social media as a news-gathering tool, an engagement opportunity and a means to put our news and enterprise in front of a topic-specific audience across Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and other platforms. The News & Observer was a 2021 Grand Slam winner as selected by the Associated Press Sports Editors. The successful candidate will work with a talented, award-winning team. The position requires residency in the Triangle, which is the region highlighted by the cities of Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. The Triangle is among the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the nation. The area is home to major universities, state government and numerous corporate headquarters and fast-growing startups. Our journalists work in communities with vibrant choices for foodies, arts and music lovers, and outdoors enthusiasts.