Requirements

• Journalistic education and several years of experience as a reporter
• Familiarity with and identification with local sports, especially amateur football
• Willingness to innovate work processes and formats, including on social media
• Ability to write in a lively and stylistic manner and experience and willingness to work in front of the camera
• Independent work style, self-organization, and strong teamwork and communication skills
• Willingness to work regularly on weekends

Responsibilities

• Research and preparation of local sports topics according to the digital-first principle
• Conception and development of new video and streaming formats in local sports
• Further development of digital sports reporting and conception and use of social media channels
• Building and maintaining contacts with athletes, clubs, and associations
• Coordination and organization of project work as well as presence at on-site appointments

Benefits

• Opportunity to shape the digital transformation of the media group
• Modern equipped workplace and employee restaurant with breakfast and lunch options
• Eltern-Kind-Büro and a KiTa on-site for better work-life balance
• Access to various fitness studios, a fitness room, and individual advice for mental and physical health
• Subsidized public transportation ticket, leasing (E-)bike, and parking spaces in the FUNKE parking garage