What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sports News Reporter position at Addison Press Inc.?
The award-winning weekly Addison Independent in Middlebury, Vt., seeks a full-time reporter covering local sports and news. Responsibilities are similar on both sides of the beat: research, report, write and deliver stories to run online and in print.
Sports beat: three local high schools and, when possible, the local college. Attend and write up at least one game per week, get results and prep briefs on other local competitions, develop stories beyond game write-ups.
News beat: Keep tabs on people and events in five towns, cultivate sources (organizations, businesses, civic officials, educators). Create news and feature stories to reflect the community.
- Meet news sources in person, interview them and write interesting stories that are clear and engaging.
- Photograph people or events to accompany your stories.
- Meet deadlines and work under pressure in a fast-paced news environment.
- Attend weekly planning meeting and share ideas with colleagues.
Job Type: Full-time
Projected Total Compensation: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,000 - $45,000