What are the responsibilities and job description for the Newspaper Sports Editor position at The News-Register?
The News-Register, an award-winning twice-weekly community newspaper in McMinnville, Oregon, seeks a sports editor to cover athletics of six local high schools as well as Linfield College.
The full-time position entails producing a quality sports section in twice a week, featuring both game coverage and features that tell the story behind the box score. The editor is in charge of both writing and page layout, and works with staff photographers on assignments and art selection. He or she occasionally works with the news team when a story or issue warrants cross-departmental cooperation.
The ideal applicant is a self-motivated individual with strong journalism instinct, crisp and accurate reporting and the ability to develop relationships with area coaches to facilitate the flow of information to the newspaper.
The News-Register and its parent company, Oregon Lithograph Inc. are a family-owned enterprise serving the news and publishing needs of residents of Yamhill County, a burgeoning visitor destination with a strong agricultural base, and where McMinnville is county seat. This is a full-time position featuring competitive salary and benefits.
Submit resume and other information to obladine@newsregister.com, or contact managing editor Ossie Bladine at 971-237-1397.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $20