Community Sports Reporter - Tucson

The Arizona Daily Star is seeking a versatile, digitally savvy Community Sports Reporter to help expand our local sports coverage across the Tucson‑area and Southern Arizona. This role focuses on uncovering compelling feature stories centered on high school and youth athletics and University of Arizona sports beyond the traditional major programs. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable producing impactful stories for print readers and fast‑moving digital audiences.
Position Responsibilities

Cover high school and youth sports across the Tucson‑area with an emphasis on feature storytelling
Report on University of Arizona sports beyond the traditional major programs
Build strong relationships with coaches, athletes, schools and community members
Develop original story ideas that highlight unique athletes, coaches, trends and community impact
Write timely, clear and accurate digital stories alongside polished print coverage
Shoot and edit your own photos, video and audio in the field for social media and digital platforms
Create engaging multimedia and social content that expands audience reach
Represent the Arizona Daily Star in the community and help grow visibility for our sports coverage
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Self‑starter who can juggle multiple assignments and pivot quickly on breaking news
Strong reporting, interviewing, fact‑checking and storytelling skills
Ability to generate fresh, distinctive story ideas consistently
Comfort both behind and in front of the camera, including speaking on video for social media
Strong news judgment, the ability to work efficiently on deadline and an understanding of what drives audience engagement
A digital‑first mindset and willingness to experiment with new storytelling formats
Experience creating video and multimedia content for social platforms
Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field
Benefits

Lee Enterprises offers competitive wages in a dynamic, interesting work environment with career growth opportunities. We offer an extensive benefit program that can be personalized to your needs. Our benefit program includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, company‑provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance. In addition, we offer a 401K retirement plan with company match. We also offer generous paid time off to allow the flexibility to balance personal life and work. This includes paid parental leave for new parents.
Equal Opportunity Employer

Lee Enterprises is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We respect and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
If you’re a self‑starter with curiosity, creativity and a passion for community sports storytelling, we want to hear from you.

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