Clay Today is hiring: Sports Reporter in Brooklyn

Sports Reporter (Sports/General Assignment)

Location: Polson, Montana. Company: Lake County Leader (Hagadone Media Group / Hagadone News Network).
Position Summary

The Lake County Leader, an award-winning weekly newspaper, is seeking a versatile reporter to cover local high school sports and contribute to general assignment and feature reporting across Lake County and the Flathead Reservation.
Key Responsibilities

Cover and photograph prep sports events across all high school seasons
Develop enterprise stories and engaging feature content
Assist with general news and feature reporting as needed
Plan weekly sports coverage to ensure balanced representation of area teams
Produce accurate, fact-based reporting under deadline pressure
Participate in weekly page production
Contribute content through multi-media platforms
Must be willing to learn and work within different computer programs.
Must be able to multi-task, be detail oriented, have excellent customer service, and work as part of a small team.
Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field (or equivalent experience)
Strong interest in community journalism and local sports coverage
Ability to multitask, meet deadlines and work collaboratively
Compensation & Benefits

Starting pay: $20/hour (full-time)
Health, dental and vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Life insurance, paid time off and paid holidays
Travel reimbursement
About the Lake County Leader

The Lake County Leader serves readers across the expansive Lake County and Flathead Reservation region through a robust weekly print edition and digital platforms. The newsroom prioritizes community journalism that helps local residents better understand their communities.
About Hagadone Media Group

Hagadone Media Group: hagadonemediagroup.com/ Hagadone Corporation: hagadone.com/.
Our Mission Statement

Our mission is to be the cornerstone of our communities, focusing on community journalism and providing accurate information. We are committed to safeguarding the Fourth Estate and First Amendment while collaborating with local businesses and civic partners to strengthen communities. We aim to create a supportive environment for our employees’ growth, enabling them to positively impact, tackle new challenges, and embrace diverse perspectives. We are dedicated to achieving unparalleled excellence, sustainability, and progress, all in pursuit of delivering reliable community journalism and business solutions to our unique communities.

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