Sports Reporter, Pueblo CO

Posted Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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The Pueblo Chieftain , part of the USA TODAY Network , is seeking a reporter to join our sports team who can crea te impactful stories about the sports scene in and around south central Colorado .

The people of Pueblo are devout followers of local sports, particularly high school football, wrestling, and Colorado State University Pueblo athletics. To quench that thirst, we need a reporter who can hunt down a variety of types of stories : B reaking news, well- told features , updates on teams and athletes . There are also opportunities for enterprise reporting and we know that social media-driven content engages our readers more and more every day.

Located at the base of the Rocky Mountains about 100 miles south of Denver, Pueblo is a vibrant city known for its cultural diversity, delicious food, and 300 days of annual sunshine.

With its easy access to outdoor amenities — including the most popular state park in Colorado and the Arkansas River -- high-desert climate, and affordability, Pueblo provides some of the best opportunities Colorado has to offer and also serves as the gateway to the Southwest.

• 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.

• A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and the minimum liability insurance required by state law .
• Bachelor's or master’s degree in communications, journalism or related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency on social media platforms; including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Reddit.
• AI and automation literacy and a willingness or experience in using it to enhance their journalism .
• 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…