What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sports Reporter position at Media News Group?
Summary:
The Reading Eagle is seeking a passionate and dedicated full-time Sportswriter to join our team. In this role, you'll be covering local sporting events in Berks County and southeastern Pennsylvania, crafting engaging stories for both our print and online audiences. If you have a knack for storytelling, a love of sports, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.
Must be located in the Berks County area.
What you will do:
- Report on a variety of local sporting events, from high school games to community leagues
- Write compelling and accurate sports stories, features, and game summaries
- Input game results and statistics with precision and attention to detail
- Collaborate with the sports team to brainstorm ideas and contribute to overall coverage
- Utilize social media platforms to share your work and engage with readers
- Meet deadlines consistently, even when working on multiple projects
- Be flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by sporting events
- Contribute to a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration
- Beat production deadlines
What you will bring:
- Prior sports journalism experience preferred
- Excellent language skills plus understanding of news gathering and reporting in the digital age
- Strong knowledge of the use of grammar, spelling, headlines and photographs, along with understanding of AP and local style, news judgment and awareness of the community
- Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills
- Strong reporting, writing, organizational and story structure skills
- Understands imperatives of emerging and existing platforms, including web, mobile and print
- A degree in journalism or communications is required
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required
Along with your resume, please include 3 writing clips (sports writing preferred).
The hourly wage is $14.42 - $16.83 ($30,000 - $35,000). Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, time in role, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, MediaNews Group offers a comprehensive benefits package, and 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
Who we are:
Reading Eagle, a subsidiary of MediaNews Group, offers news reporting and third-party advertising and marketing opportunities through its multi-platform products which include: web, mobile, tablet, and print. We are one of the largest media groups in the U.S., serving high-value audiences and connecting advertisers to them. MNG publishes award-winning content (49 Pulitzers) that amasses and engages a nationwide audience via 800 multi-media platforms including web, mobile, social, and print.
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We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.42 - $16.83 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Salary : $30,000 - $35,000
