Red Sox Reporter

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description :

The Boston Globe is looking for an experienced beat reporter with a track record of breaking news to cover all aspects of the Boston Red Sox, from the front office to the field.

Responsibilities :

• Consistently break team news, including roster moves, player and team personnel news on and off the field, team initiatives or new ventures, and other developments following established digital best practices.
• Cover games, team events, spring training, and team trends. Write features, profiles, previews, enterprise stories, and use alternate story forms to provide authoritative and compelling content about the Red Sox.
• Travel for road series and other reporting opportunities, as well as working at night, on weekends, and on holidays.
• Work collaboratively as part of a three-person team on this beat, as well as with department leadership, copy desk editors, and web producers.

Qualifications :

The BGMP office is located in downtown Boston, near Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market, and is easily accessible by MBTA and commuter rail lines. This position is based in Boston, and candidates should be based in the area or willing to move.

This position is a union position covered by a collective bargaining agreement with the Boston Newspaper Guild.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

EEO Statement : At Boston Globe Media, our mission is to empower, connect, and convene our communities with independent, trusted journalism and storytelling. We know a critical part of achieving this is by having a workforce that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive - like the communities we serve. Boston Globe Media is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes candidates and colleagues of all backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and skills.