Iowa Hawkeyes Beat Reporter
Req #37712
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Iowa Hawkeyes Beat Reporter
The Des Moines Register/desmoinesregister.com, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK and a Pulitzer Prize-winning news organization, has an opening for an Iowa Hawkeyes beat reporter. This is a unique opportunity to cover Big Ten football and basketball for one of the nation’s most passionate fan bases.
We are seeking an ambitious, fast, digitally minded reporter who can go beyond game coverage to offer analysis and compelling journalism that will surprise readers and keep them coming back for more.
The successful candidate will be self-motivated and adept at growing audience through great content, smart use of social media and multimedia and promoting their brand and work on TV, podcasts and live radio.
We want someone who also has experience producing investigative reporting on a sports beat, strong profiles and alternative story forms. The reporter works closely with the Hawkeyes columnist, our regional sports director and our digital optimization team.
We want someone who has a minimum of three to five years of sports reporting experience and clips that include both stories and audio/video elements. The successful candidate must be able to meet tight deadlines and travel when needed and be based in Iowa City.
The Des Moines Register is a 17-time Pulitzer Prize winner. We reach readers across the state with our daily Des Moines Register editions, our award-winning DesMoinesRegister.com website and various nondaily publications.
Responsibilities:
- Research, report and produce compelling content that continuously grows a fan base by informing and engaging readers.
- Act as a public ambassador through community outreach and connect with readers through social media.
- Use live video to spotlight breaking news and high-interest events.
- Provide thoughtful analysis of complex issues. Produce watchdog journalism that leads to change.
- Use real-time metrics to respond to user demand and reader interest.
- Work with newsroom leaders to shape storytelling to meet audience needs and interests tailored to appropriate platforms.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's or master’s in communications, journalism, marketing or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least three to five years of professional journalism experience.
- High-level writing, communication and time management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work well on deadline.
- This role requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.
- Employment is contingent on passing a post-offer pre-employment background check and a motor vehicle record check & drug screen (for driving roles only).
We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don’t limit your upload to a resume; show us what you’ve done. To do so, put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order:
- Your resume – one to two pages.
- A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.
- Links to 5-10 online samples of your work. Show us what you’ve produced or had a hand in that best reflects what you can do in your desired role.
It is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.
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Other details
- Job Family Frontline Journalists
- Job Function Consumer
- Pay Type Hourly
- Required Education Equivalent Experience