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USA Today reporter, editor jobs - NFL, NBA, MLB, college, etc.

Discussion in 'Journalism Jobs' started by bbb1978, May 29, 2012.

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  1. Mizzougrad96

    Mizzougrad96 Active Member

    I seriously doubt it. I get the sense there are still a lot of hires to be made.

    They've been pretty slow to make the official announcements, but I'm pretty sure they hired a baseball writer as well.

    If the rumors are true, the guys they were targeting for college football and the NFL both turned them down and supposedly they want to make a splashy columnist hire as well.
     
    Mizzougrad96, Jul 13, 2012
    #61
  2. ericedholm

    ericedholm New Member

    I know of one NFL writer who turned them down, now almost two weeks ago. Supposedly made that person a good offer, too.
     
    ericedholm, Jul 13, 2012
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  3. Moderator1

    Moderator1 Moderator Staff Member

    Kevin Manahan, a good guy who has done a lot of everything in Newark, is going to be the NFL Editor. Kevin was a candidate for SE in Richmond when I somehow got that job and I enjoyed the brief time I got to spend with him. Another nice pickup for them.
     
    Moderator1, Jul 19, 2012
    #63
  4. Andy Friedlander

    Andy Friedlander Member

    Another name: Josh Barnett, now-former SE of the Philadelphia Daily News and my favorite freelance editor (no offense, Moddy, I've worked with him a lot more over a long period of time). I hear he'll be running Sports Weekly and other special publications/sections. From my perspective, Josh does a terrific job and is a joy to work with, so obviously I think this is a great hire for USAT.
     
    Andy Friedlander, Jul 19, 2012
    #64
  5. Moderator1

    Moderator1 Moderator Staff Member

    I knew that was close - didn't know it was official. Another terrific hire. Funny, Josh compiles the "moves" for the APSE newsletter (I guess all the APSE-haters on here will hold that against him). He has a big move to report now.

    And I won't hold it against you. I just hope for your sake he has a use for you when the Redskins visit Dallas!!
     
    Moderator1, Jul 19, 2012
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  6. Andy Friedlander

    Andy Friedlander Member

    Man, you're killing me! Guess I deserved it, though!
     
    Andy Friedlander, Jul 19, 2012
    #66
  7. Mizzougrad96

    Mizzougrad96 Active Member

    Still no NFL writer and still no college football writer. Part of me wonders if they're done until after the Olympics...
     
    Mizzougrad96, Jul 19, 2012
    #67
  8. Moderator1

    Moderator1 Moderator Staff Member

    There's at least one very strong offer out on those, though I have no idea where it stands.
     
    Moderator1, Jul 19, 2012
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  9. boundforboston

    boundforboston Well-Known Member

    For what it's worth, they recently re-posted the college football reporter and blog editor positions, along with college football blog editor, golf blog editor, NBA reporter and editor, and MLB editor (and NFL editor). I don't know if they're not happy with their current applicants or whether something won't happen on those fronts soon.
     
    boundforboston, Jul 19, 2012
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  10. Frank_Ridgeway

    Frank_Ridgeway Well-Known Member

    One of the most versatile and talented journalists I've ever known.
     
    Frank_Ridgeway, Jul 19, 2012
    #70
  11. mcleme9

    mcleme9 New Member

    So would it just be silly for a new college grad to apply?
     
    mcleme9, Jul 19, 2012
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  12. ericedholm

    ericedholm New Member

    Best advice I ever got: Never fear going after what you want.

    Took Ron Rivera nine HC interviews before he got a shot.
     
    ericedholm, Jul 19, 2012
    #72
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