Hockey & Local Sports Reporter (Digital & Print)

Forum Communications Co.; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision

Paid maternity and parental leave

Company-paid short-term disability

Retirement benefits with company match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Forum Communications Company is seeking a sports reporter to cover Division I St. Cloud State athletics, with a focus on men’s hockey and feature writing for other local programs.

The role includes prep sports coverage and leading local hockey coverage, with opportunities to craft engaging stories for both print and digital platforms. Ideal candidates will have a journalism background, strong AP style skills, and the ability to work evenings and weekends as sports schedules demand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism or Mass Communications preferred, or equivalent reporting/writing experience.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with AP style.
• Photography and basic photo editing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research, report, and write compelling stories on assigned teams, games, athletes, and topics.
• Provide coverage of high school and college athletics, including features and game reports.
• Publish content using digital CMS and website platforms.

Skills

Strong writing

AP style

Interviews

Digital publishing tools

Social media

News judgment

Photography

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or Mass Communications

Tools

Photo editing

Job description

Forum Communications Company is seeking a sports reporter to cover Division I St. Cloud State athletics, with a focus on men’s hockey and feature writing for other local programs.

The role includes prep sports coverage and leading local hockey coverage, with opportunities to craft engaging stories for both print and digital platforms. Ideal candidates will have a journalism background, strong AP style skills, and the ability to work evenings and weekends as sports schedules demand.