Writer, ATL Braves (Atlanta, GA)

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About the Role

The Athletic is looking for an energetic, motivated reporter to cover the Atlanta Braves who understands that reporting is the foundation for everything that we do. The top priority for any beat writer is keeping the audience informed of all the news on the beat -- and that doing so requires authoritative reporting. That reporting feeds the unique and differentiating stories that our audience has come to expect, while also keeping the company competitive on news developments. This reporter needs to be a self-starter who also thrives working collaboratively.

This role is located in the Atlanta, GA metro area.

Responsibilities

• Excellent news sense, along with demonstrated ability to build relationships with sources that ultimately lead to authoritative reporting that allows us to break news and write revelatory stories.
• Ability to tell rich, ambitious features through deep reporting and access that takes readers beyond the superficial storylines.
• Attention to detail; must be meticulous and thorough when sourcing stories.
• A deep understanding of audience needs and a desire to constantly satisfy those needs.
• Willingness to set the agenda on behalf of our audience
• A sharp, analytical mind able to analyze a situation and add perspective.
• Ability to work on a number of projects at the same time, balancing long-term projects with the need to deliver stories on a regular basis.
• Ability to write quick news stories and provide analysis for a variety of platforms, including live journalism.
• Creative and innovative approach to story ideation and video formats.
• Unique and strong voice both in print and video that can stand out from competitors.
• Must have the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and share information.
• Desire to connect with the audience by interacting with our community section and also holding live rooms, as appropriate.
• Interest in internal metrics that can help educate what subscribers desire.
• Ability and willingness to shoot video on location as part of event coverage and important stories.
• Appear on The Athletic's shows and series network to offer analysis and insight around biggest stories on your beat.

Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years of relevant experience at a media company.
• Thorough knowledge of Major League Baseball.
• Thorough knowledge of the journalistic process.
• Interest in other journalistic platforms, including podcasting, a plus.
• Fluency in Spanish a plus.
• This position is based in the Atlanta, GA metro area.

The annual base salary range for this role is $67,000,00 - $80,000.00 USD. The total compensation offered for this position may vary based on factors such as education, experience, skills, and location.

For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.

For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.

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