Sports Reporter

Southern California News Group

Base: $24.04 hourly + cell stipend; bonus/equity: ...
Cover breaking sports news
Write compelling game stories
Manage freelancer budgets
The Southern California News Group is the largest news content provider in the five-county Los Angeles metropolitan area with a mission to connect communities through top-notch local news coverage

Job Summary

  • The Southern California News Group is the largest news content provider in the five-county Los Angeles metropolitan area with a mission to connect communities through top-notch local news coverage.
  • The role involves covering high school sports in the San Fernando Valley, breaking news, and producing compelling stories while utilizing digital tools and social media platforms.
  • Employees receive benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, paid time off, and select paid holidays, with pay based on multiple factors.

Matching Summary

The Southern California News Group is the largest news content provider in the five-county Los Angeles metropolitan area with a mission to connect communities through top-notch local news coverage.

Salary

Base: $24.04 hourly plus cell stipend; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, paid time off, select paid holidays

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Cover breaking sports news
  • Write compelling game stories
  • Manage freelancer budgets
  • Use digital and social media tools
  • Meet tight deadlines
  • Communicate with editorial teams
  • Occasional on-camera appearances

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with daily newspapers
  • Engage audiences via multimedia
  • Plan and organize coverage
  • Tell stories beyond the game

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Preferred degree in journalism or related field
  • Experience in similar daily newspaper or sports website role
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
  • Pass pre-employment background check and MVR
  • Availability for shift work including outside normal hours

Work Rights

Not specified

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