Sports Reporter

Summary:

The Southern California News Group, a subsidiary of MediaNews Group, is seeking a high school sports reporter for the Los Angeles Daily News. The reporter covers the San Fernando Valley and surrounding areas, including schools that regularly produce future Olympians and some of the most highly recruited athletes in the country.

What you will do:

• Cover breaking news, the biggest games, and top athletes within the Los Angeles Daily News coverage area

• Communicate effectively with editors, reporters, the print desk, and digital/social teams

• Deliver clean copy on deadline with the ability to break news and write compelling game stories, features, or analysis pieces

• Manage and work within a budget for freelancers

• Provide occasional coverage of college and professional sports for the Southern California News Group

• Find and tell stories that go beyond the game

• Utilize a full suite of digital tools to break news, post updates rapidly, engage with our audience across various social media platforms, and tell stories using multimedia formats and newsletters

What you will bring:

• Experience in a similar role at a daily newspaper or sports website is preferred

• Strong reporting, writing, and deadline-management skills

• Excellent communication and planning skills

• Comfort appearing occasionally on camera for sports coverage

• High school diploma or equivalent is required

• A degree in journalism, communications, or a related field is preferred

Benefits and Compensation:

The hourly wage is $24.04+ cell stipend. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to geographic location, education, work experience, time in role, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, the Company offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, as well as paid time off and select paid holidays (all benefits are based on eligibility). Please click the following link for more detailed information: http://www.mybensite.com/mng

Who we are:

In 2016, the Southern California News Group (SCNG) rapidly became a major U.S. news organization bringing together prominent publications like the Orange County Register and Riverside Press-Enterprise under the MediaNews Group umbrella. SCNG has become the largest news content provider in the five-county Los Angeles metropolitan area, boasting a leading circulation nationwide with 11 daily newspapers and over a dozen community weeklies. Our mission is to connect communities by providing readers with top-notch local news coverage and offering advertisers unparalleled access to a diverse and engaged audience. No matter the distribution vehicle - newspaper, magazine, mobile, online - SCNG's in-depth reporting on local news, politics, sports, and entertainment attracts a highly desirable audience of over 8.1 million adults weekly. This makes SCNG the leading local news provider and an indispensable marketing solution for Southern California advertisers.

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EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

How To Apply:

• Please submit an online application along with your resume for this position here. In addition to your resume, please include 2 - 3 samples showcasing your best work.

Closing Date:

• Continuous recruitment until the position is filled

Conditions of Employment: 

• A full pre-employment background check and MVR will be conducted as part of the selection process. Must be willing to submit and pass the necessary required checks

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation

• Travel – This position entails occasional driving for work assignments, in-person training sessions and/or meetings. The employee will be responsible for transporting themselves between different sites as needed

• Must be available for shift work. May be required to work various hours for coverage outside of normal business hours

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