Local Sports Reporter - Hockey & Features

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision packages

Parental leave

Retirement benefits with company match

PTO and volunteer hours

Job summary

St. Cloud Live, part of Forum Communications Company, is seeking a sports reporter to lead news gathering for local teams, focusing on the Division I St. Cloud State hockey program and other athletics.

The role includes feature writing and prep sports coverage, collaborating with editors and photographers. The ideal candidate will have strong writing, AP style, and the ability to work evenings/weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or Mass Communications preferred, or equivalent reporting/writing experience.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with a solid grasp of AP style
• Photography and basic photo editing experience preferred
• Demonstrated passion for sports and knowledge of local athletics
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build relationships with coaches and athletes
• Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines and manage multiple assignments
• Familiarity with digital publishing tools, social media platforms, and digital analytics is a plus
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, based on sports schedules

Responsibilities

• Research, report, and write compelling sports stories for assigned teams and topics
• Provide coverage of high school and college athletics, including game features and multimedia storytelling
• Generate original story ideas to drive audience engagement and subscriptions
• Conduct interviews; produce accurate, timely content for print and digital platforms
• Respond quickly to breaking sports news under tight deadlines
• Publish content using CMS and website platforms
• Create multimedia elements (photos, videos, social posts) to enhance storytelling
• Promote content across social channels to increase visibility and engagement
• Collaborate with editors, photographers, and cross-department teams for cohesive coverage
• Contribute to broader sports coverage as needed and adapt to regional priorities
• Maintain journalistic integrity and AP style in all reporting

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

AP style

Photography

Interpersonal skills

Deadline-driven

Digital publishing

Social media promotion

Story ideas

Driving license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or Mass Communications

Job description

St. Cloud Live, part of Forum Communications Company, is seeking a sports reporter to lead news gathering for local teams, focusing on the Division I St. Cloud State hockey program and other athletics.

The role includes feature writing and prep sports coverage, collaborating with editors and photographers. The ideal candidate will have strong writing, AP style, and the ability to work evenings/weekends as needed.