Sports Reporter- La Grande, OR

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http://www.journalismjobs.com/Job_Listing.cfm?JobID=1537685

Company: La Grande Observer
Position:
Sports reporter
Location:
La Grande, Oregon
Job Status: Full-time
Salary: $20,000 to $25,000
Ad Expires:
January 17, 2014
Job ID: 1537685
Website: http://lagrandeobserver.com

Description:

The La Grande Observer is looking for a fast-paced, energetic, competitive reporter to cover college and high school sports. The best applicant will develop sources and regularly break news on the beat, complete great enterprise and feature stories, and be able to write clearly and quickly on deadline.

Duties will also include writing articles for the Outdoor/Rec section, along with designing pages.
The use of social media (Facebook and Twitter) is required as it is a core part of our coverage. Other requirements include knowledge of InDesign, AP style and photography.
The top applicant will be a self-starter comfortable taking direction from editors, who is prepared to work nights and weekends as required. At least two years of professional experience or the equivalent are required. Experience writing sports is preferred. Additional responsibilities may include writing some general news and feature stories.

The La Grande Observer publishes Monday, Wednesday and Fridays and is a part of Western Communications. Advancement and management opportunities within a topflight newspaper organization are very realistic for employees with a proven track record. Solid benefit package includes competitive pay, medical insurance, life insurance, flex-spending account, paid vacations and mileage reimbursement. This position will be filled as soon as possible.

Qualified applicants should email cover letter, resume, 3-5 clips, and professional references to Sports Editor Paul Harder, at paulh@lagrandeobserver.com.

 

Bumped back up, this one's open again.

From jjobs.com
http://www.journalismjobs.com/Job_Listing.cfm?JobID=1571620

Company: La Grande Observer
Position:
Seeking motivated sports reporter
Location:
La Grande, Oregon
Job Status: Full-time
Salary: Negotiable
Ad Expires:
April 20, 2014
Job ID: 1571620
Website: http://lagrandeobserver.com

Description:

The La Grande Observer is looking for an energetic, competitive reporter to cover college and high school sports. The best applicant will develop sources and regularly break news on their beats, complete great enterprise and feature stories and be able to write clearly and quickly on deadline.

Duties will also include writing articles for the Outdoor/Rec section, along with designing pages.

The use of social media (Facebook and Twitter) is required as it is a core part of our coverage. Other requirements include knowledge of InDesign, AP style and photography.

The top applicant will be a self-starter, comfortable taking direction from editors, is prepared to work nights and weekends as required. Experience writing sports is preferred.

The La Grande Observer publishes Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and is part of Western Communications. Advancement and management opportunities within a topflight newspaper organization are very realistic for employees with a proven track record. Solid benefit package includes competitive pay, life insurance, flex-spending account, paid vacations and mileage reimbursement. This position will be filled as soon as possible.

Qualified applicants should email cover letter, resume, 3-5 clips, and professional references to Sports Editor Paul Harder, at paulh@lagrandeobserver.com.