Sports Reporter - St. Cloud, MN

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High School Sports Reporter
St Cloud, MN, USA Req #9459

SPORTS REPORTER



The St. Cloud Times, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is looking for a creative, experimental sports journalist to tell stories that connect with our audience on every platform they use. We have a strong history of award-winning journalism to provide a firm foundation to hone your craft.


Sound appealing? We have an immediate opening for a sports reporter to uncover the important, interesting and plain entertaining stories in our sports-crazy region. While you need to know your way around a stat sheet, most of your effort will be covering stories that happen before or after the buzzer sounds.


You'll focus on coverage of prep sports – our key sports beat - in and around Central Minnesota’s metro hub. Our teams also covers NCAA Division I hockey and some small college, minor league, semipro and recreational sports, on which you’ll have occasional contributions.


Signs you may be a great fit for the job:

· You graduated with a bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism or have the equivalent in experience and education.

· You have two years or more of professional newsroom experience (preferred).

· You relish a digital-first environment, giving sports lovers news in the moment.

· You are interested in experimentation and can see new possibilities.

· You have strong basic visual skills, including photography and videography, to augment the award-winning photographers on staff.

· You can craft well-written, grammatically correct stories and engaging headlines.

· You thrive while interacting with the public and reporters/editors.

· You are curious about your community.

· You are assertive and act on your curiosity to get the story.

· You are self-motivated.

· You have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.


Here’s what we have to offer:

· Competitive compensation

· Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage

· Life insurance

· 401(K) Saving Plan

· Paid Time Off

· Paid Company Holidays

· Paid Time Off to Volunteer in the Community

· Employee Discount Program


The St. Cloud Times is part of the USA Today Network/Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI), a next-generation media company committed to strengthening communities across our network. Through trusted, compelling content an unmatched local-to-national reach, Gannett touches the lives of nearly 100 million people monthly. With more than 110 markets internationally, it is known for Pulitzer Prize-winning newsrooms, powerhouse brands such as USA TODAY and specialized media properties.

To connect with us, visit www.gannett.com/careers.

Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is an innovative, digitally focused media and marketing solutions company committed to strengthening communities across our network. With an unmatched local-to-national reach, Gannett touches the lives of more than 110 million people monthly with our Pulitzer-Prize winning content, consumer experiences and benefits, and advertiser products and services. Gannett brands include USA TODAY NETWORK with the iconic USA TODAY and more than 100 local media brands, digital marketing services companies ReachLocal, SweetIQ, and United Kingdom media company Newsquest. To connect with us, visit www.gannett.com.

Gannett Co., is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, education, political affiliation, or veteran status.

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