NEWS Sports Reporter News Local News 441

Opelika, AL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Sportswriter Opelika-Auburn NewsThe Opelika-Auburn News has a long history of producing some of the best sports reporting in the nation as evidenced by numerous past national awards including the Grand Slam title -- top-10 daily Sunday special sections and top-10 website -- and the advancement of former staffers to top-notch jobs on the national in the heart of SEC country and cover Auburn University sports as well as a vibrant prep sports scene that includes everything from D-I blue-chip recruits down to kids playing ball in little more than a need a sportswriter who can write with flair and ease for the reader knows what readers want online and in print smiles at the challenge of tight deadlines and can work on a small team in Sports and hand-in-hand with the News team as needed (we often put big sports stories from Auburn on A1).Experience with photography and videography is preferred but not required; we offer training opportunities for enthusiastic learners. Previous newspaper/web sports experience is preferred but entry-level candidates with college success will be must be able to work nights weekends and holidays as is in the mid-$30000s with a full benefit package available including 401K. Pre-employment drug screen and background check required; EOE/M/F/D/VPlease email your resume cover letter and links to your work to John Roach Please put in the subject line: Sportswriter application.