Regional sports and news reporter
About the role
O'Rourke Media Group is searching for a talented sports and general news reporter to fill a full-time position in Minnesota. This reporter would have a regional approach in Cannon Falls, Randolph, Goodhue, Red Wing and Pierce County, Wisconsin. This sports reporter would cover sports for several newspapers. In addition, regular news assignments and feature assignments will be part of the role, especially during the summer. Our journalists are driven to find stories that matter to our community and are dedicated to fairness, accuracy, and ethics. The successful candidate for this position is someone who knows how to cover sports but also loves to write about coaches and players for feature stories during the offseason.
Responsibilities
- Cover sports for several newspapers in the region
- Regular news assignments and feature assignments, especially during the summer
- Post timely stories to our websites
- Meet tight deadlines and report the news as it happens
Qualifications
- Degree or diploma in journalism, or a related field
- At least 1-3 years of experience as a sports reporter with experience covering feature stories or experience at a college newspaper
- The ability to meet tight deadlines and report the news as it happens
- The ability to post timely stories to our websites
- Superior language, writing and editing skills
- Able to work a variety of schedules, including evenings, nights and weekends
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to live in or near Cannon Falls or Red Wing
Pay
The salary range is $39,000 to $45,000/year depending on qualifications and experience.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
- Paid time off
- Excellent opportunity for career development and growth within the company