Company

Cox Enterprises

Job Family Group

Editorial & Newsroom

Job Profile

AJC Reporter III

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Travel %

Yes, 15% of the time

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $72,200.00 - $108,200.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Job Description

At The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC), our mission is to be the most essential and engaging source of news for the people of Atlanta, Georgia and the South. As we transition from a historic daily newspaper to a dynamic modern media company, we are seeking a talented Braves Reporter to join our team. The AJC believes that when you cover the South, you uncover the nation. It’s a belief that’s produced award-winning journalism, elevated our community, and captured the substance and soul of our hometown.

If youre ready to make headlines with your talent and drive, we want you on our team. Apply now and be a part of the next chapter in the AJC’s transformation.

As Atlanta Braves Beat Reporter, you will be the main point of contact for all news, information and communication with the Atlanta Braves and Major League Baseball. As Braves news is year-round, this person will need to build a coverage plan for not only during the season, but during the off-season as well. To be successful, this reporter will need to differentiate your coverage in a crowded market. A key part of this job is to be the main point of contact with Atlanta Braves players, management and team executives.

Duties of this role include:

Lead the coverage of Atlanta Braves and Major League Baseball news through thoughtful, informed and authoritative content creation
Maintain a weekly content plan, all year long with Sr. Editor of Pro Sports
Cultivate and maintain professional relationships with key team and league personnel to tell unique and distinctive stories
Work with Sr. Editor, Pro Sports on a travel schedule and focus on coordinating coverage, whether at the game location or elsewhere
Participate in podcasts, vodcasts or radio interviews when needed
Maintain expenses and submit monthly expense report
Work with Sr. Editor, Pro Sports and Head of Sports on ideas to differentiate our coverage from others
Work with Sr. Editor, Pro Sports on spring training coverage plan.
Understand how the metrics allow our company to achieve our goals. When needed, use metrics to make informed decisions on coverage.

Education and Skills

Bachelors degree (preferably in journalism) and 4+ years working in media organization. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master’s degree and 2 years’ experience; a Ph.D. and up to 1 year of experience; or 8 years’ experience in a related field.
Prior sports reporting necessary and prior MLB coverage preferred
Experience working with digital media and multi-media
Minimum of 3 years in digital media. A combination of traditional media and digital media preferred
Prior podcast or video experience a plus
Ability to meet deadlines
Prior work with CMS and ability to learn new technologies
Above average interpersonal skills to interact with players and team executives

Benefits

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

About Us

As our primary divisions Cox Automotive and Cox Communications drive new waves of innovation, Cox Enterprises is entering spaces like cleantech, healthcare, esports and more. Were a family business guided by a legacy of bold innovation that’s driven by those who want to make their mark. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.