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Freelance Sports Correspondents

LNP Media Group, Inc.
Posted 2 months ago, valid for 22 days
Location

Lancaster, PA 17699, US

Salary

$40,000 - $48,000 per year

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • LNP Media Group is hiring freelance correspondents to cover local sports for their print and online publications.
  • Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and experience in sports writing, preferably at a daily or weekly newspaper.
  • The position requires excellent writing and communication skills, along with a good understanding of AP style and the ability to keep sports statistics.
  • Successful applicants will be independent contractors and must live within a 30-minute drive of their coverage area, primarily in Lancaster and Lebanon counties.
  • Salary details are not specified, but professional experience will be prioritized, indicating a preference for candidates with a strong portfolio.

Description

LNP Media Group, a subsidiary of WITF, is seeking freelance correspondents to report local sports for its daily print and online publications. This is a great position for anyone who is interested in sports. The correspondent will be an independent contractor who attends high school and college games and writes stories meeting professional journalism standards.


Qualifications


Successful Candidates:

路 Possess excellent writing skills, interpersonal communication skills and ability to report news fairly and accurately on deadline.

路 Must have good grasp of AP style.

路 Are able to keep statistics in the sport they are covering.

路 Ensure that their coverage reflects the diversity of cultures in our region.

路 Exercise honesty, integrity and respect with all clients.

路 Have a bachelor鈥檚 degree and sports writing experience at a daily or weekly newspaper; reporters with professional experience will receive priority, but those with strong college portfolios will be considered.

路 Live within a 30-minute drive of their coverage area. Opportunities are most often available in Lancaster and Lebanon counties, but occasionally extend to York and Berks counties as well.


Requirements

Please submit writing samples, or a link to your writing samples, with your resume.

EOE M/F/D/V

For any additional questions, please reach out to:

Anne Garber

Deputy Correspondent Coordinator

agarber@lnpnews.com




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