Denver Post seeks a reporter

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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