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Lake County Leader

Sport Reporter

Pay: $41,600/yr

Posted: 8 weeks ago

Location: Polson, MT (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/13/2026

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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.

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Job Description

Join our dynamic team!

Job Title:

Sports Reporter (Sports/General Assignment)

Location:

Polson, Montana Company:

Lake County Leader (Hagadone Media Group / Hagadone News Network)

Position Summary:

The Lake County Leader, an award-winning weekly newspaper, is seeking a versatile reporter to cover local high school sports and contribute to general assignment and feature reporting across Lake County and the Flathead Reservation.

Key Responsibilities:

Cover and photograph prep sports events across all high school seasons Develop enterprise stories and engaging feature content Assist with general news and feature reporting as needed Plan weekly sports coverage to ensure balanced representation of area teams Produce accurate, fact-based reporting under deadline pressure Participate in weekly page production Contribute content through multi-media platforms Must be willing to learn and work within different computer programs. Must be able to multi-task, be detail oriented, have excellent customer service, and work as part of a small team.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field (or equivalent experience) Strong interest in community journalism and local sports coverage Ability to multitask, meet deadlines and work collaboratively

Compensation & Benefits:

Starting pay: $20/hour (full-time) Health, dental and vision insurance 401(k) with employer match Life insurance, paid time off and paid holidays Travel reimbursement How to apply: Send a resume and portfolio to Regional Editor Matt Baldwin at edit@dailyinterlake.com. About the

Lake County Leader:

The Lake County Leader serves readers across the expansive Lake County and Flathead Reservation region through a robust weekly print edition and digital platforms. The newsroom prioritizes community journalism that helps local residents better understand their communities.

About Hagadone Media Group:

Hagadone Media Group:

hagadonemediagroup.com/

Hagadone Corporation:

hagadone.com/

Our Mission Statement:

Our mission is to be the cornerstone of our communities, focusing on community journalism and providing accurate information. We are committed to safeguarding the Fourth Estate and First Amendment while collaborating with local businesses and civic partners to strengthen communities. We aim to create a supportive environment for our employees' growth, enabling them to positively impact, tackle new challenges, and embrace diverse perspectives. We are dedicated to achieving unparalleled excellence, sustainability, and progress, all in pursuit of delivering reliable community journalism and business solutions to our unique communities.