HS reporter at the KC Star

Job description
The Kansas City Star Media Company Sports Department is looking for a full-time, digital-first reporter to help cover the 100-plus high schools within our coverage area. Qualifications include prior reporting and writing experience, proven sourcing and interviewing skills and the ability to write in/for a range of styles and platforms, including social media, breaking news and features/profiles.

Desired Skills and Experience
If interested, please send cover letter, resume and 5-6 writing samples to Jeff Rosen, Assistant Managing Editor/Sports, at jrosen@kcstar.com.

 

What's the timeline expected to be for filling this? ASAP?

 

Would like to have someone on board in time for spring sports, so we're hoping to move fairly quickly.

 

Digital clips? PDFs? Or does it matter?

 

Either is fine, ped0003

 

Has this position been filled?

 

Not yet, but we're getting close. A sincere thank-you to all who've applied, shared thoughts on candidates, etc. We've been really encouraged by the quality of applicants out there.

 

So, the interviews have already begun?

 

Yes.

 

Thanks for keeping us updated on this, Jeff.