The Virginian-Pilot and The Roanoke Times are seeking a sports writer to cover Virginia Tech football. The successful candidate will lead joint coverage of the beat, writing breaking news stories, features, explanatory and investigative articles. The successful candidate also will provide regular and consistent online coverage, including but not limited to a blog and social media content. This person will be self-directed in this regard, with the goal of making The Roanoke Times and Virginian-Pilot the preeminent sources for Virginia Tech football news. When football is not in season, this person will stay on top of the beat while also writing on various other topics, including sports from other Virginia colleges and universities. This person will report to The Roanoke Times sports editor from July 16-Jan. 15 and to The Virginian-Pilot sports editor from Jan. 16-July 15.

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