Sports Reporter

Hagadone Media Group; Polson (MT); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Life insurance, paid time off and paid holidays

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

The Lake County Leader, part of Hagadone Media Group, is looking for a versatile reporter to cover local high school sports and engage in general assignment reporting across Lake County and the Flathead Reservation.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field, a strong interest in community news, and the ability to work collaboratively under deadline pressure. Benefits include competitive pay of $20/hour and comprehensive insurance options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or equivalent experience.
• Strong interest in community journalism and local sports coverage.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Cover and photograph high school sports events.
• Develop enterprise stories and engaging feature content.
• Assist with general news and feature reporting.

Skills

Community journalism interest

Multitasking

Collaborative work

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism

Job description

The Lake County Leader, an award-winning weekly newspaper, is seeking a versatile reporter to cover local high school sports and contribute to general assignment and feature reporting across Lake County and the Flathead Reservation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cover and photograph prep sports events across all high school seasons
• Develop enterprise stories and engaging feature content
• Assist with general news and feature reporting as needed
• Plan weekly sports coverage to ensure balanced representation of area teams
• Produce accurate, fact-based reporting under deadline pressure
• Participate in weekly page production
• Contribute content through multi-media platforms

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong interest in community journalism and local sports coverage
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines and work collaboratively

Compensation & Benefits:

• Starting pay: $20/hour (full-time)
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Life insurance, paid time off and paid holidays
• Travel reimbursement