Sports Reporter, Amarillo TX

The Amarillo Globe-News, part of the USA TODAY Network, seeks a multimedia journalist to cover athletics in the Texas Panhandle. The position involves reporting quickly for social media and other digital platforms from live events, telling the stories of athletes on and off the field, and creating enterprise pieces that explore how high school sports in Texas survive and thrive.

• Create storytelling that accurately informs, entertains and engages specific audiences and platforms through the use of metrics.
• Work toward becoming the community’s leading voice of expertise in high school sports.
• Connect with the community through storytelling and outreach (social media, on camera, forums, community leadership, etc.). Provide thoughtful analysis of complex issues.
• Work with editor and content strategist to evaluate what’s working and what’s not and develop ongoing plans to satisfy audience needs.
• Collaborate to provide appropriate elements for stories (i.e. photos, videos and graphics). Capture basic photos and video as needed.
• Promote personal brand, the brands of colleagues and the institutional brand.
• Provide great customer service, helping readers find answers and solutions.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in communications, journalism or related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.
• Previous reporting experience preferred; even better if you’ve covered sports.
• Proficiency on social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Reddit.
• Experience shooting and editing photos and video on a mobile device.
• Strong communication skills, news judgement and headline‑writing ability.
• Ability to multitask and excel under intense deadline pressure.
• Ability to work collaboratively and efficiently.
• Strong writing, spelling and grammar skills; familiarity with AP style.
• Candidates should have AI and automation literacy and experience in using it to enhance their journalism.
• Ability to work some nights and weekends.
• Comfort building a beat and communicating with athletes and coaches.

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