Sports Reporter

RadNet, Inc.; Missouri; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

News-Press NOW/St Joseph News-Press is seeking a Sports Reporter to deliver comprehensive local sports coverage across print, digital, social, and newsletters in northwest Missouri and nearby areas. The role combines reporting, writing, multimedia production, and community engagement, with a focus on timely, accurate stories about athletes, coaches, and events.

Bachelor's degree and AP style required; experience welcomed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Exceptional reporting, writing, and editing skills
• Strong command of AP Style
• Excellent news judgment
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under deadline
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and digital publishing platforms
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Preferred: sports reporting experience

Responsibilities

• Cover local sports events and write timely, compelling stories.
• Produce multimedia content for print, digital, social media, and newsletters.
• Engage with the community and partners to grow audience.
• Lead innovative local sports coverage and shape brand reputation.
• Ensure stories meet AP style and newsroom standards.

Skills

Reporting

Writing

Editing

AP Style

News judgment

Time management

Multitasking

Digital publishing platforms

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism/Communications

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

InDesign

Photoshop

BLOX CMS

SEO analytics

Job description

News-Press NOW/St Joseph New-Press is looking for a sports reporter for our newspaper operation.

The Sports Reporter serves as a provider of sports coverage for the St. Joseph News-Press, directing comprehensive local sports journalism across print, digital, social media, newsletters, eEdition, and emerging platforms.

This is a highly visible role for a journalist who thrives on telling meaningful stories, building community relationships, and leading innovative local sports coverage. The Sports Reporter will remain active covering games, writing stories, producing multimedia content, and engaging directly with the communities we serve.

The successful candidate will help shape the future of local sports journalism by delivering timely, accurate, and compelling coverage that celebrates the athletes, coaches, schools, and traditions that define northwest Missouri and northeast Kansas.

This is more than a writing position — it's an opportunity to lead the continued resurgence of one of the region's most respected sports brands.

Qualifications for this position include:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Exceptional reporting, writing, and editing skills
• Strong command of AP Style
• Excellent news judgment
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under deadline
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and digital publishing platforms
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Preferred

• Sports reporting experience
• Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop)
• Photography and basic video production
• Familiarity with BLOX CMS
• SEO and audience development experience
• Analytics platforms
• Knowledge of northwest Missouri and northeast Kansas sports

Excellent verbal, written and analytical skills are a must, along with a strong motivation and work ethic, and an essential team player.

NPG offers a competitive compensation package that includes a comprehensive benefits plan.

Candidate must pass a background check and drug screen.

NPG is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Requisition Number:

26-1118

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