Hattiesburg news/sports reporter

We are looking for a true renaissance reporter to drive audience for the Hattiesburg American.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in both news and sports and have the ability to work on a variety of subjects from civic to business and high school and college sporting events.

The person should be equally comfortable at a city council meeting or reporting on a new business development, or a Friday night high school or college football or baseball game.

Hattiesburg is the fourth-largest market in Mississippi and is home to the University of Southern Mississippi and the growing William Carey University, which also features one of the state's two medical schools.

The candidate should live in the Hattiesburg area and highlight issues, new developments, key elections and what is happening on the high school and college sports scene. A diversity of interests and skills is a must.

This person will also work alongside the staff of the Clarion Ledger and may at times travel anywhere in the state or region to assist with coverage.

They will produce high-value digital content with visuals, including breaking news and enterprise stories that provide context and analysis. They will be aggressive on social media and create video and still photography to accompany their work.

Typical Job Duties:

• Creates storytelling that accurately informs, entertains and engages specific audiences and platforms through the use of metrics. Works toward becoming the community's leading voice in area of expertise.
• Connects with the community through storytelling and outreach (social media, on camera, forums, community leadership, etc.) Provides thoughtful analysis of complex issues.
• Works with editors and regional content strategist to evaluate what's working and what's not and develops ongoing plans to better satisfy audience needs.
• Collaborates with content team to provide all appropriate elements for stories (e.g., photos, videos and graphics). Captures basic photos and video as needed.
• Promotes personal brand, the brands of colleagues and the institutional brand.
• Provides great customer service, helping readers find answers and solutions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's in Communications, Journalism or equivalent in experience and education.
• Three years' experience developing a personal brand and reader base.
• Experience with advanced storytelling techniques on multiple platforms.

How To Apply:

We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don't limit your upload to a resume; show us what you've done. To do so, put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order:

1. Your resume - one to two pages.
2. A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.
3. Links to 3-6 online samples of your work. Show us what you've produced or had a hand in that best reflects what you can do in your desired role.

It is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.

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Client-provided location(s): Hattiesburg, MS

Job ID: utn-85064

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-10-05T20:16:20