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    Hagadone Media Group

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    Sports Reporter

    Polson, United StatesOn-SiteFull-time$20 / hourPosted 1mo ago
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    Job description

    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

    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.

    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.

    Hagadone Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its newsroom and workplace.

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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