CLNS Media is hiring a full-time New England Patriots multimedia Beat Reporter. Applicants should have a deep knowledge of the NFL and be adept at presenting information in video, audio and written form. The Patriots Beat reporter must be able to build a network of sources and contacts to stay out in front of breaking news and enterprise stories. The Patriots Beat Reporter must be a capable multimedia journalist, able to shoot and edit video, produce content across all social media platforms and use social media as a tool to drive engagement.
The Patriots Beat Reporter will:
• Cover all Patriots events, practices and games on site.
• Cover and Report breaking news as it happens using a wide range of sources.
• Be able to break down film and provide analytical understanding of games, practices, schemes.
• Host a bi-weekly Patriots Podcast.
• Produce Daily video content
• Use social media to create content and as a tool of engagement with CLNS Media’s loyal followers.
• Find enterprise stories that make for a deeper read and use storytelling techniques to engage readers.
Qualifications:
Required:
• A bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field.
• 2-3 years of professional experience covering a major college or pro team.
• Deep understanding of football and the NFL.
• Ability to cultivate sources and break news.
• Strong reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently using solid news judgment to deliver the type of stories our readers, and viewers are looking for.
• Ability to produce content for all social media platforms,
• Strong skills as a collaborator, able to work constructively with editors and reporting colleagues in a deadline-driven environment.
Preferred:
• Extensive background in journalism, video and digital media.
Applications must include a cover letter, 2-3 references and links to produced and relevant written, video and audio content. Applications and portfolio should be sent to CLNS Media’s Director of Content John Zannis jzannis@clnsmedia.com or apply through LinkedIn
