The Las Vegas Review-Journal, Nevada’s leading news organization, is looking for an organized, self-starting, competitive sports reporter to cover the two-time defending WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces and UNLV football and basketball, as well as occasional general assignment work. Our audience expects authoritative, well-sourced coverage that gets at the story behind the story. We want someone who is passionate, creative and eager to work on audio and video platforms and can write with expertise.
How to apply: Send a cover letter, resume, references and samples of your best work to Sports Editor Allen Leiker at aleiker@reviewjournal. Please include “Aces/UNLV reporter” in the subject line.
Responsibilities:
— Writing game advances, game stories and enterprise features;
— Building sources to break news and craft unique angles;
— Creating a thorough digital strategy to cover the teams;
— Being active on social media to promote coverage;
— Answering reader questions and soliciting feedback.
Requirements:
— Previous experience at a college, mid-size or metro news organization. Previous experience covering college and professional sports is preferred. The ideal candidate would have at least two years of experience covering basketball and football;
— Expertise in football and basketball rules and history;
— Elite, engaging writing style;
— Command of grammar and AP style;
— A strong social media following and understanding of best practices;
— Ability to work around the teams’ schedules;
— An ability to react to breaking news quickly and write under deadlines;
— Ability to collaborate with editors, columnists, photographers and other team members;
— Must be organized and adept at planning
— A willingness to contribute to coverage of other sports or special events, such as a Super Bowl, Formula One or other high-profile events.
