**Job Description** **_Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our mission to strengthen and empower the communities we serve._** **MLive** is searching for a savvy sports reporter with sound writing skills to learn how to reach audiences seeking information about streaming, tickets, apparel, and other revenue-producing opportunities in the sports world.  This person will draw upon their sports knowledge to write several articles a day intended to help readers find the information, deals and events they’re searching for.  Planning and strategizing are crucial, as is a familiarity with the pro and college sports calendar. Reacting quickly to breaking sports news is part of the job, too, so this role is perfect for someone eager to learn skills that could lead to a sports beat or general assignment position. Candidates should be organized, competitive and detail-oriented with a terrific work ethic. It’s also important that they are familiar with SEO best practices. After training, candidates should be able to track and understand key metrics to ensure content is performing as expected — and flexible when we need to call an audible. This person will be part of our award-winning Sports Content Team and should be able to work on weekends when it’s necessary. This is a remote position. The base salary range is $48,000 to $55,000 per year. **You should apply if you have:** + Experience in commerce and affiliate marketing or revenue generating initiatives + A passion for sports writing and an awareness of what’s happening in the sports world + A passion for informing readers, building audiences and generating revenue + Familiarity with SEO best practices + Clean copy and the confidence to self-edit + A passion for digesting data and understanding audience metrics + The ability to work independently and prioritize appropriately + A competitive nature and mindset + Strong organizational skills and poise to handle multiple tasks at once + Ability to work independently and remotely, and effectively collaborate with team members and managers wherever they are. + Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends and holidays, as needed. + This job requires reliable transportation to meet with sources and cover events. **Required education, experience and skills** + Degree in journalism, English or communications, or related field preferred, or a combination of equivalent education and experience + Minimum 2 years’ journalism experience with a proven ability in reporting and writing + Some experience building, maintaining and engaging an active audience + Experience writing in the Sports area + Ability to work independently under deadline pressure and prioritize tasks appropriately + Proven reporting, writing and organizational skills + Solid understanding of news writing, journalism ethics and story structure + Experience with search engine optimization practices + Experience using social media to source and promote content + Demonstrated capability in capitalizing on high-value topics by engaging audiences in frequency and urgency Along with your resume, please include a cover letter with your application that details why you would be a good fit for this position, as well as samples of your writing skills and/or links to relevant clips. **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. MLive Media Group 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 www.advancelocal.com . MLive Media Group is an audience-first, digitally focused media company encompassing all content, sales and marketing operations for: MLive.com, The Grand Rapids Press, The Muskegon Chronicle, Kalamazoo Gazette, The Jackson Citizen Patriot, The Ann Arbor News, The Flint Journal, The Saginaw News, The Bay City Times and the Advance Weeklies in Grand Rapids, as well as several related entities. In addition to being Michigan's #1 news and information provider, MLive Media Group is Michigan's largest local media advertising network, allowing advertisers to reach local audiences in communities across the state. _Advance Local Media is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, and is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action 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.