**Job Description** **_Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our mission to strengthen and empower the communities we serve._** **SILive.com/Staten Island Advance** is seeking a sports-savvy **Reporter** with sound writing and digital skills to generate engaging and dynamic high school and youth sports content. The right candidate is a motivated professional who is committed to excellent community journalism, as well as building online audiences and applying digital tactics to their reporting. In this role, the **Reporter** will cover a range of high school and youth sports and topics, including the games, rivalries and personalities that make up the Staten Island sports landscape. Reporters will use the written word, digital platforms and social media to build an audience. You will be part of an award-winning content team in a company committed to unrivaled local journalism that strengthens and empowers the Staten Island Community. Candidates should be organized, competitive and detail-oriented with a terrific work ethic. After training, candidates should be able to track and understand key metrics to ensure our content is performing as expected. Candidates must also be flexible and be willing to experiment as we seek to attract readers and convert them to subscribers. This job requires reliable transportation to meet with sources or cover events. The base salary range is $50,000 - $55,000 per year. **Our ideal candidate will have the following:** + 1-3 years' experience reporting, writing, producing and packaging digital content in a fast-paced, competitive environment + Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field, or a combination of equivalent education and experience + Strong reporting and writing ability + Demonstrated ability with producing and editing multimedia + Search engine optimization skills, and an understanding of existent and emerging social media platforms + Ability to work a flexible schedule - weekends and evenings are a must + Knowledge of Staten Island and its sports landscape is a plus Candidates are encouraged to include a cover letter with their application that details why they would be a good fit for this position. Please submit links to writing and other content you've produced. **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. Staten Island 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. The Staten Island Media Group offers a comprehensive suite of print and digital advertising solutions to generate more leads, build your brand awareness and ultimately grow your business. As the largest, most trusted news source of relevant news and information on Staten Island, we make it easy to reach the customers your business needs to grow. _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 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.