What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sports Reporter-Twin Falls, ID position at Lee Enterprises?
The Times-News in Twin Falls, Idaho, is looking for a motivated, curious and self-sufficient journalist for its sports reporter position.
The sports department covers 28 high schools across eight counties in south-central Idaho, as well as the College of Southern Idaho, a nationally competitive junior college. The sports department also covers American Legion baseball during the summer and a handful of rodeos throughout the year.
We’re always looking to grow our presence in the community, and the sports reporter will help contribute to that. No story is too big or small.
Candidates should be comfortable pitching and producing their own stories as well as shooting video. Photography experience is a plus but is not required. Anyone who applies should be ready to contribute from day one.
A bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field is preferred. New graduates are welcome to apply. Applicants should have experience covering sports, whether it be professionally or as a college student. Recent graduates and journalists with any amount of professional experience are welcome to apply.
Why here?
Twin Falls — with nearly 60,000 residents — is the largest town in our coverage area and is often called the “Gateway to the Snake River Canyon.
Snake River Canyon is a hub for outdoor recreation. You can kayak, paddleboard, fish, or take a scenic boat ride along the river. Trails along the rim are perfect for hiking, biking, and catching incredible sunsets.
Shoshone Falls, known as the “Niagara of the West,” are actually taller than Niagara and are breathtaking in the spring when water flow is at its peak. The park offers picnic areas, trails, and scenic overlooks. The iconic Perrine Bridge spans the Snake River Canyon and is one of the only places in the U.S. where BASE jumping is legal year-round. Even if you don’t jump, the views are unforgettable, and you can often spot adventurers leaping into the canyon below.
Downtown Twin Falls – After exploring, stroll downtown for locally owned shops, art galleries, coffee houses, and great dining options ranging from farm-to-table cuisine to Idaho’s famous potatoes served in creative ways.
Golf, Hot Springs, and Skiing – The region also offers golf courses with canyon views, relaxing hot springs, and scenic drives through farmland and rolling hills. World-class skiing at Sun Valley is just a few hours' drive away.
Why Join Us?
Lee Enterprises offers competitive wages in a dynamic, interesting work environment with career growth opportunities. We offer an extensive benefit program that can be personalized to your needs, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company-provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance. In addition, we offer a 401K retirement plan with company match. We also offer generous paid time off to allow flexibility to balance personal life and work. This includes paid parental leave for new parents.
Lee Enterprises is a major subscription and advertising platform and a leading provider of local news and information, with daily newspapers, rapidly growing digital products and nearly 350 weekly and specialty publications serving over markets in 2 states. Year to date, Lee's newspapers have an average daily circulation of 1.0 million, and our legacy websites, including acquisitions, reach more than 34 million digital unique visitors.
Lee Enterprises is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we participate in E-Verify. We are committed to attracting and retaining a workforce whose diversity reflects the communities we serve. Lee embraces change, and we recognize that we must create and maintain a culture of fervent inclusion. For more information about Lee, check us out at www.lee.net.
We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications above, we still encourage you to apply at https://lee.net.careers and search for Twin Falls. Include a cover letter, resume and several work samples.
The sports department covers 28 high schools across eight counties in south-central Idaho, as well as the College of Southern Idaho, a nationally competitive junior college. The sports department also covers American Legion baseball during the summer and a handful of rodeos throughout the year.
We’re always looking to grow our presence in the community, and the sports reporter will help contribute to that. No story is too big or small.
Candidates should be comfortable pitching and producing their own stories as well as shooting video. Photography experience is a plus but is not required. Anyone who applies should be ready to contribute from day one.
A bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field is preferred. New graduates are welcome to apply. Applicants should have experience covering sports, whether it be professionally or as a college student. Recent graduates and journalists with any amount of professional experience are welcome to apply.
Why here?
Twin Falls — with nearly 60,000 residents — is the largest town in our coverage area and is often called the “Gateway to the Snake River Canyon.
Snake River Canyon is a hub for outdoor recreation. You can kayak, paddleboard, fish, or take a scenic boat ride along the river. Trails along the rim are perfect for hiking, biking, and catching incredible sunsets.
Shoshone Falls, known as the “Niagara of the West,” are actually taller than Niagara and are breathtaking in the spring when water flow is at its peak. The park offers picnic areas, trails, and scenic overlooks. The iconic Perrine Bridge spans the Snake River Canyon and is one of the only places in the U.S. where BASE jumping is legal year-round. Even if you don’t jump, the views are unforgettable, and you can often spot adventurers leaping into the canyon below.
Downtown Twin Falls – After exploring, stroll downtown for locally owned shops, art galleries, coffee houses, and great dining options ranging from farm-to-table cuisine to Idaho’s famous potatoes served in creative ways.
Golf, Hot Springs, and Skiing – The region also offers golf courses with canyon views, relaxing hot springs, and scenic drives through farmland and rolling hills. World-class skiing at Sun Valley is just a few hours' drive away.
Why Join Us?
Lee Enterprises offers competitive wages in a dynamic, interesting work environment with career growth opportunities. We offer an extensive benefit program that can be personalized to your needs, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company-provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance. In addition, we offer a 401K retirement plan with company match. We also offer generous paid time off to allow flexibility to balance personal life and work. This includes paid parental leave for new parents.
Lee Enterprises is a major subscription and advertising platform and a leading provider of local news and information, with daily newspapers, rapidly growing digital products and nearly 350 weekly and specialty publications serving over markets in 2 states. Year to date, Lee's newspapers have an average daily circulation of 1.0 million, and our legacy websites, including acquisitions, reach more than 34 million digital unique visitors.
Lee Enterprises is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we participate in E-Verify. We are committed to attracting and retaining a workforce whose diversity reflects the communities we serve. Lee embraces change, and we recognize that we must create and maintain a culture of fervent inclusion. For more information about Lee, check us out at www.lee.net.
We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications above, we still encourage you to apply at https://lee.net.careers and search for Twin Falls. Include a cover letter, resume and several work samples.