Dynamic Sports Reporter — Local High School & Pro Beat

Frederick News-Post; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Frederick News-Post in Frederick, MD is seeking a sports reporter to cover a growing local sports scene with focus on scholastic and professional teams. The role emphasizes accurate, objective reporting under nightly deadlines.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of reporting experience, is internet/social media savvy, and can shoot photos for publication. A journalism/English degree is preferred; InDesign layout skills are a plus. A valid driver’s license and vehicle are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of reporting experience.
• Internet and social media savvy.
• Ability to shoot photos for publication.
• Excellent grammar and AP style knowledge.
• InDesign layout skills preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Spanish language skills a plus.
• Valid driver's license and a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Cover local high school, collegiate and professional sports, including games, breaking news, profiles and features.
• Cover local non-school sports.
• Rewrite press releases, take scores/highlights via phone/email, and copy edit pages.
• Select high school all-star teams in consultation with staff and area coaches after seasons.
• Compile statistics, standings and team rankings for a weekly page.
• Cover for other reporters or accept other assignments as required, including pagination.

Skills

Reporting experience

Internet/social media savvy

Photo shooting

AP style

Spanish (plus)

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

InDesign layout

Job description

The Frederick News-Post in Frederick, MD is seeking a sports reporter to cover a growing local sports scene with focus on scholastic and professional teams. The role emphasizes accurate, objective reporting under nightly deadlines.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of reporting experience, is internet/social media savvy, and can shoot photos for publication. A journalism/English degree is preferred; InDesign layout skills are a plus. A valid driver’s license and vehicle are required.