What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sports Reporter position at Mineral King Publishing, Inc.?
JOB DESCRIPTION
Local news is what’s sorely lacking in America today, and we are here to revive it. If you’re looking for a gig that will put you in front of NFL, NBA or MLB players, you should think again. This isn’t the job for you, and with all due respect we don’t want you. But if you’re looking to put in the work of covering local high school, and some college and minor league teams, then stick around.
This isn’t your grandpa’s newsroom where the building is bursting at the seams with wanting reporters. Instead, this is the local news team covering their own stories, taking their own photos, and pitching weekly in-depth stories. It is a difficult, but fulfilling grind, for a passionate reporter wanting to make an impact in a California community.
EXPECTATIONS
It is expected that this person will be a team player and always be willing to learn. Skeleton crew newsrooms leave no place for lazy reporters to hide, so be ready to come to work every day, write at least 1 story per day, and become a part of the community in any way they can. Other expectations are as follows:
- Must have a command of journalistic style of writing;
- Must be comfortable interviewing coaches, high school students and administrators etc.;
- Must be willing to learn/expand on knowledge of sports news and photography;
- Must be conscientious about communicating with the editor when stories fall through;
- Must be willing to pitch stories at editorial meetings and give feedback or a different point of view on other stories discussed during the meeting;
- Must be willing to work late nights as sporting events mostly occur in the evening;
- Must be willing to take direction, admit mistakes and demonstrate an understanding of the solutions needed to progress in the job.
- Must have reliable transportation to and from work, including the office and high school games.
- Must be willing to follow and build rapport with various sports with all 18 comprehensive high schools in Tulare County
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in journalism is required. However, a degree in a related field will be considered. Preferred experience is as follows:
- Preferred experience with Adobe Suite programs InDesign and Photoshop;
- Preferred experience with Canon camera products;
- Preferred experience with public records request and research.
STARTING SALARY: $38,000/year
ABOUT US
Mineral King Publishing inc. (owners of the Mid Valley Times and The Sun-Gazette) is an independently owned publishing company with weekly newspaper products while maintaining a daily online presence in California’s San Joaquin Valley, but specifically in Tulare County. The Sun-Gazette newspaper covers all pertinent topics, focusing mostly on the various governmental entities such as the County of Tulare as well as the cities of Exeter, Farmersville, Lindsay, Tulare, Visalia and Woodlake. We publish every Wednesday in print. In addition to the weekly paper, we post stories to our website www.TheSunGazette.com and our various social media platforms.
Please email your resume, cover letter, writing samples and a list of references (both personal and professional) to prmyers@thesungazette.com and cc rellis@thesungazette.com with the subject:
SG Sports Reporter Position.
Pay: $37,000.00 - $39,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $37,000 - $39,000