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06/26/2015

Sports Reporter - part time

Dix Communications/Record Publishing Co.

Position Summary:
The Record-Courier's award-winning sports department is seeking a part-time reporter with a passion for feature writing and enterprise to focus on high school and prep sports for both our daily newspaper and website. The reporter will focus on game coverage and feature stories to engage a devoted readership. The ability to develop sources across our area is key, as is the ability to explore new angles on the important issues facing high school athletes, coaches, administrators and parents. The Record-Courier covers 16 high schools in Portage County and Summit County, Ohio an area rich with athletic talent. We're seeking a reporter with creativity, social-media savvy and an eagerness to make the Record-Courier the top destination for in-depth coverage of one of Northeast Ohio's most vigorous high school sports areas.

Duties include:
• Pagination, editing and video production.
• Schedule flexibility. Night and weekend work is required, along with area travel.
• Ability to cover games on tight deadlines.
• Excellent writing skills, especially the ability to write compelling stories on deadline, and the ability to turn feature stories into personality profiles.
• Strong command of grammar, spelling and knowledge of AP style.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.

Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work with Mac computers.
• Valid driver's license and proof of insurance.

To apply, send cover letter, resume and work samples illustrating proficiency in writing, copy editing and page design to sports editor Tom Nader at tnader@recordpub.com or by mail to Tom Nader, 1050 W. Main St., Kent, Ohio, 44240
Deadline to apply is July 20.
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