News-Press NOW/St Joseph New-Press is looking for a sports reporter for our newspaper operation.

The Sports Reporter serves as a provider of sports coverage for the St. Joseph News-Press, directing comprehensive local sports journalism across print, digital, social media, newsletters, eEdition, and emerging platforms.

This is a highly visible role for a journalist who thrives on telling meaningful stories, building community relationships, and leading innovative local sports coverage. The Sports Reporter will remain active covering games, writing stories, producing multimedia content, and engaging directly with the communities we serve.

The successful candidate will help shape the future of local sports journalism by delivering timely, accurate, and compelling coverage that celebrates the athletes, coaches, schools, and traditions that define northwest Missouri and northeast Kansas.

This is more than a writing position — it's an opportunity to lead the continued resurgence of one of the region's most respected sports brands.

Qualifications for this position include:

Required

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Exceptional reporting, writing, and editing skills
Strong command of AP Style
Excellent news judgment
Strong organizational and time-management abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities under deadline
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and digital publishing platforms
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Preferred

Newspaper newsroom experience
Sports reporting experience
Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop)
Photography and basic video production
Familiarity with BLOX CMS
SEO and audience development experience
Analytics platforms
Knowledge of northwest Missouri and northeast Kansas sports

Excellent verbal, written and analytical skills are a must, along with a strong motivation and work ethic, and an essential team player.

NPG offers a competitive compensation package that includes a comprehensive benefits plan. Please refer to our benefits hub at https://flimp.live/MyNewsPressBenefits to review these benefits.

Candidate must pass a background check and drug screen. Please apply on our careers website at www.npgco.com/careers

NPG is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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