High School Sports Reporter Job at Advance Local in Mechanicsburg

Job Description

Strengthening and empowering all of the communities we serve.

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS REPORTER

PennLive is looking for a fast-moving, digitally savvy high school sports reporter to join our award-winning team.

This role goes far beyond traditional game coverage.

We’re seeking a content creator who can cover stories in real time and transform that coverage into compelling written articles and far-reaching vertical video to expand reach.

The ideal candidate will also be a multitasker, juggling those daily assignments, with top performer lists, all-star teams and authoritative rankings.

The base salary range is $45,000 to $50,000 per year.

Requirements:

Have a degree in journalism or communication, or an equivalent education and work experience with proven ability in journalism reporting and writing.

Minimum of two years of journalism experience with a proven ability in reporting and writing required.

Speed, accuracy, and creativity are essential.

Strong news judgment, sharp writing skills, and a solid grasp of digital storytelling are musts.

You should be energized by a busy local sports scene, able to pivot between sports throughout the year, and eager to connect with readers, viewers and listeners.

Night, weekend, and travel assignments will be central to the role.

This job requires reliable transportation to meet sources

Please upload samples of your best work or a list of story links when you apply.

Additional Information

Advance Local Media offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package with affordable options for your healthcare including medical, dental and vision plans, mental health support options, flexible spending accounts, fertility assistance, a competitive 401(k) plan to help plan for your future, generous paid time off, paid parental and caregiver leave and an employee assistance program to support your work/life balance, optional legal assistance, life insurance options, as well as flexible holidays to honor cultural diversity.

PA Media Group is a part of Advance Local Media, one of the largest media groups in the United States, which operates the leading news and information companies in more than 20 cities, reaching 52+ million people monthly with our quality, real-time journalism and community engagement. Our company is built upon the values of Integrity, Customer-first, Inclusiveness, Collaboration and Forward-looking. For more information about Advance Local, please visit www.advancelocal.com .

PA Media Group is a digitally focused news and information company which publishes and operates PennLive, The Patriot News and a growing suite of digital and print products. The Pulitzer Prize winning Patriot-News has been serving the communities and people of central Pennsylvania since 1854. PA Media Group is committed to being the most comprehensive, in-depth source of news and information for readers throughout the state.

Advance Local Media is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Advance Local Media does not provide sponsorship for work visas or employment authorization in the United States. Only candidates who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered for this position.