Trending Sports Reporter

The Austin American-Statesman / statesman.com , part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is looking for a tenacious, energetic trending sports reporter to cover a wide range of sports coverage throughout the greater Austin area – one of the nation’s premier markets for high school sports talent and college football. The reporter will spot rising trending topics and quickly create stories based on high interest opportunities to reach new audience and encourage loyal readers to subscribe. The reporter must also be adept with social media platforms, particularly Twitter and Instagram, as a news-gathering tool and to inspire alternative story forms. The reporter will cultivate trust within the community by interacting with readers, promoting content and diversifying sourcing. Occasionally, the reporter will also assist with coverage on other beats . We’re looking for a self-starter, resourceful reporter with strong news judgement and the ability to swiftly write precise, error-free stories. The ideal candidate will measure success by comparing and evaluating key audience metrics to determine which stories resonate with readers and use that data to identify key takeaways and strategize on future story opportunities. You will also get to work alongside some of the best sports journalists in the country.