The Denver Post is looking for an experienced reporter to cover the recent Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche. Qualified candidates must have a demonstrated ability to dig for stories, break news, produce enterprise and provide digital-specific coverage that draws readers.
You will write stories sophisticated enough for the most ardent hockey fans and also produce in-depth enterprise stories that engage readers of all interests.
Successful candidates must have a strong grounding in journalism and sports coverage and be able to pitch in on other beats during the off season.
This is a work from home opportunity, candidates must reside in the Denver Metro area.
What you will do:
- Develop news sources and create story/coverage ideas
- Break news in a competitive news environment
- Produce stories of varying complexity and form
- Seek out and report news for immediate publication on The Post’s digital platforms
- Use digital tools and social media to report and promote Denver Post stories and other media, including podcasts
- Understand and implement SEO techniques to ensure content reaches largest online audience. Stay on top of latest trends
- Work closely with visual and digital journalists to create engaging story presentations, graphics and interactive materials
- Must be comfortable interpreting story analytics
What you will bring:
- Ability to multi-task and and be able to provide analysis of games on deadline
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent experience
- Experience covering professional sports, preferably the NHL
- Basic understanding of standard curation techniques
- The reporter must be a great teammate, easy to work alongside and able to adapt when necessary
- Demonstrated proficiency with social media tools
- Strong reporting and writing skills
The hourly wage is $19.02 – $33.28.
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