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 resume and cover letter
What We Do
NEWSPAPERS Adams Publishing Group, LLC understands the need for local news in vibrant communities. Our 63 community newspapers, their 18 advertising shoppers, 20 specialty publications and 81 associated websites provide an important communication tool for citizens and businesses in these local communities. SPECIALTY PRODUCTS Adams Publishing Group, LLC publishes many custom and specialized publications throughout the year. Contact us for information on available opportunities. DIGITAL SERVICES Programmatic targeting, social media, search engine optimization (SEO), mobile, and website marketing can be costly and confusing to businesses who struggle with how to secure a successful online presence. Let Adams Publishing Group, LLC's knowledgeable digital team educate you and help untangle the confusion of marketing on the web. Our digital specialists work collaboratively with customers to assess their business needs and offer the best, most cost-effective digital marketing solutions. COMMERCIAL PRINTING Adams Publishing Group, LLC owns and operates seven press facilities, allowing us to provide quality print products and commercial printing services to businesses regionally. We offer a diverse range of marketing and advertising solutions to local businesses.
