High School Sports Reporter
Hybrid · Austin, Texas, United States
Austin, Texas, United StatesHybridFull TimeMid LevelNot SpecifiedMedia ServicesEnterprise
Type
Full Time
Level
Mid Level
Education
Not Specified
Company size
Enterprise
Industry
Media Services
Job Summary
Cover Texas high school sports for the Austin American-Statesman with emphasis on football, basketball and baseball, including enterprise topics and public records related to UIL. Lead on novel reporting, monitor UIL rules and recruiting news, provide rankings and briefs, organize a weekly high school newsletter, and produce on-camera video content for social media while leveraging data and SEO to inform beat coverage.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years professional experience covering athletics
- Experience working with video and with SEO
- Experience with public records requests (FOIA)
- Familiarity with UIL transfer rules and high school recruiting
- Strong communication and deadline-driven skills
- Ability to source-build within the high school sports community
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