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Job Description

_Strengthening and empowering all of the communities we serve._

Trending News, Sports and Entertainment Reporter

Are you a reporter who loves the adrenaline rush of trending news, sports and entertainment and being the first to publish the scoop? Has the pulse on who is breaking new ground, what issues are trending and how our readers can connect with the issues that matter most to them? As a Trending News, Sports and Entertainment Reporter for Cleveland.com, you will join a close-knit and collaborative team focused on posting on a wide range of high-interest and high-impact topics — everything from news about a country music star to wide-reaching changes announced by the post office.

The ideal candidate should be experienced, knowledgeable and well-sourced enough to break news and respond to emerging events with smart analysis.

Other responsibilities include:

+ Using social monitoring tools to stay on top of daily news, sports, entertainment and trending developments

+ Crafting articles with SEO best practices at the forefront, from the headline to tags and more

+ Identifying and reporting timely stories and follow ups

+ Identifying and reporting on emerging and trending news stories

+ Prioritizing stories based on urgency, newsworthiness, and interest.

+ Studying analytics performance to understand the types of stories that most appeal to readers and incorporating that knowledge into daily coverage

The base salary range is $50,500 to $55,000 per year.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

+ Degree in journalism, English or communications, or related field preferred, or a combination of equivalent education and experience

+ Minimum 3 years' journalism experience with a proven ability in reporting and writing

+ Proven experience building, maintaining, and engaging an active audience

+ Ability to work independently under deadline pressure and prioritize tasks appropriately

+ Demonstrated reporting, writing and organizational skills

+ Solid understanding of news writing, journalistic ethics and story structure

+ Understanding of search engine optimization practices

+ Experience with using social media to source and promote content

+ Demonstrated ability to capitalize on high-value topics by engaging audiences frequently

Additional Information

Advance Local Media offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package with affordable options for your healthcare including medical, dental and vision plans, mental health support options, flexible spending accounts, fertility assistance, a competitive 401(k) plan to help plan for your future, generous paid time off, paid parental and caregiver leave and an employee assistance program to support your work/life balance, optional legal assistance, life insurance options, as well as flexible holidays to honor cultural diversity.

Advance Ohio is a part of Advance Local Media, one of the largest media groups in the United States, which operates the leading news and information companies in more than 20 cities, reaching 52+ million people monthly with our quality, real-time journalism and community engagement. Our company is built upon the values of Integrity, Customer-first, Inclusiveness, Collaboration and Forward-looking. For more information about Advance Local, please visit visit www.advancelocal.com .

Advance Ohio is a digitally focused company that operates Cleveland.com, Sun News, Today in Ohio and an assortment of newsletters. It also is responsible for multimedia ad sales, marketing and content for The Plain Dealer, Sun News, Today in Ohio and Cleveland.com.

_Advance Local Media is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state or local law._

_If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information._

Advance Local Media does not provide sponsorship for work visas or employment authorization in the United States. Only candidates who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered for this position.