Sports reporter/paginator

The Meadville Tribune; Meadville (Crawford County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an enthusiastic sports journalist to join their dynamic team. This full-time position offers a fantastic opportunity to cover high school sports, allowing you to write engaging game stories and in-depth enterprise pieces. You will work in a supportive environment that values local journalism and provides ample room for growth. If you have a passion for storytelling and a strong command of grammar and AP style, this role is perfect for you. Join a team that is dedicated to delivering quality journalism to the community and take your career to the next level!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications or journalism required.
• Strong command of grammar and AP style is essential.

Responsibilities

• Write game stories and enterprise pieces on high school sports.
• Work nights and weekends, managing multiple beats.

Skills

Strong command of grammar

AP style writing

Passion for sports journalism

Education

Bachelor's in communications

Bachelor's in journalism

Job description

Launch your sports journalism career at The Meadville Tribune.

Our award-winning newspaper is located in scenic northwestern Pennsylvania and offers opportunities to learn and grow.

The successful candidate must have a passion for high school sports and be equally comfortable writing an enterprise piece or game story.

Responsibilities include working nights and some weekends, being able to stay on top of multiple beats, and designing pages or be willing to learn.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in communications, journalism, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong command of grammar and AP style.
• This role requires a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

To work on a team committed to local journalism, send your resume, links to three writing clips, and any design samples to Editor Rick Green at [e-mail].

The Tribune is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This full-time position comes with a full array of benefits.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing