Sports journalist
Job Description
The Daily Advance is seeking an energetic and dedicated journalist to cover sports-related news and events in Elizabeth City and surrounding counties.
The job will focus on sports features, enterprise reporting and highlighting top athletes and figures. Because we are a small newsroom, the right candidate would also be expected to cover news functions. Hours are flexible, but the job requires working nights and occasionally weekends.
Major Responsibilities:
- Develop strong daily content including features, enterprise pieces and event coverage, including photos and video
- Cultivate sources; recruit and manage contributors
- Coordinate print and digital sports sections
- Manage special projects involving sports
- Meet deadlines and ensure content providers meet schedules
- General assignment reporting
Qualifications:
- Education: College degree preferred
- Previous experience in journalism, sports writing preferred
- Excellent knowledge of language, grammar, spelling, punctuation and AP style
- Ability to communicate and interact effectively both verbally and in writing
Submit writing samples with resume and cover letter to Chris Day at cday@apgenc.com.
The fringe benefits include medical (split between employer and employee), dental and vision options (employee paid). There are three company-sponsored benefits, including short-term disability, long-term disability and a term life insurance policy. The company pays for six major holidays. In addition, employees accrue hours of paid leave per pay period. The company offers 401K retirement plan.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Skills Required
- College degree
- Previous experience in journalism or sports writing
- Excellent knowledge of language, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and AP style
- Ability to communicate and interact effectively verbally and in writing
- Writing samples submitted with the application
What We Do
Adams MultiMedia is a family-owned media company committed to empowering communities through trusted journalism and strategic marketing solutions. Formerly known as Adams Publishing Group, we’ve evolved to meet the changing needs of readers, businesses, and organizations across the country. With operations in 19 states and a portfolio that includes daily and non-daily newspapers, digital platforms, commercial printing, and targeted advertising services, we connect local audiences with the information and tools they need to thrive. Our expanded capabilities now include: Digital marketing (programmatic, OTT/CTV, social, and search) Geofencing and audience targeting Commercial printing and direct mail Event marketing and sponsorships Community-first storytelling and journalism At Adams MultiMedia, we believe in the power of local. Our team is dedicated to helping businesses grow, communities stay informed, and voices be heard. Community Stories • Marketing Solutions ? Learn more: AdamsMultiMedia.com
