Sports Reporter

Trentonian

Los Angeles, CA, USA
Base: $24.04 ph + cell stipend; bonus/equity: not ...
Cover breaking sports news
Write compelling game stories
Manage freelancers within budget
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, delivering clean copy on deadline, and utilizing digital tools to break news and engage audiences.
  • The company offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, paid time off, and select paid holidays.

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 per hour 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 freelancers within budget
  • Use digital and social media tools
  • Meet tight deadlines
  • Communicate with editorial teams
  • Occasional on-camera sports coverage

Nice-to-have

  • Experience at daily newspaper or sports website
  • Ability to find stories beyond the game
  • Engage audience with multimedia formats
  • Planning and communication skills

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Degree in journalism or related field preferred
  • Experience in similar role preferred
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
  • Pass pre-employment background check and MVR
  • Availability for shift work and various hours

Work Rights

Not specified

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