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St Joseph News-Press

Sports Reporter

Pay: $35,000–$39,000/yr

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Saint Joseph, MO (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/15/2026

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What they do

A Reporter investigates and reports on news events and stories. Gathers information from interviews, site visits and background research, and writes reports for news and media outlets. May edit news stories or write news commentary. Covers a particular territory or specializes in a topic such as politics, sports, on an industry. Works for a news service or media company, or works freelance and takes assignments from news organizations.

$49,688 / year median in Missouri

-13% projected decline

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Job Description

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 Pay:

$35,000.00 - $39,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person