Bainbridge Media, LLC has an immediate need for a sports reporter to help our newsroom in the publication of The Post-Searchlight weekly newspaper, as well as the quarterly Bainbridge Living Magazine and multiple special editions.
This Sports Reporter position is a Do-It-All job, where the ideal candidate will help produce our publications from beginning to end, including writing, photography, editing, and pagination.
Sports Reporter qualifications and skills:
● Have a degree in Journalism, Communications, English, or a related field
● Have a background in the Adobe Suite, primarily InDesign and Photoshop.
● Be technologically proficient in Word, WordPress, Gmail, Filezilla, and other similar software that might be thrown your way.
● Be an enthusiastic self-starter.
● Possess a strong command of grammar, editing, and use of AP Style.
● Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
● Be reliable, accurate, and thorough in their reporting and page design.
● Be able to multitask efficiently, especially under deadlines.
● Be organized and extremely detail-oriented.
● Be comfortable working between print and digital platforms, including social media, photo galleries, and video.
Bainbridge is located on the beautiful banks of the Flint River in Southwest Georgia. With a bustling downtown scene featuring multiple unique restaurants and a small batch brewery, a rich history, and plenty of Southern charm. Bainbridge has a winning football program, recently winning the Class 5A State Championship in 2018. We also have a private school that just began a football program and built a new athletic complex last fall. In addition, a charter academy has opened and is now beginning its sports program. There are plenty of sports stories waiting to be told. Just ask our hometown native, Kirby Smart!
Bainbridge Media, LLC, is an affiliate of Carpenter Media Group. CMG's benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, sick, and vacation. Good opportunity for advancement within CMG for proven reporters.
Employment type
Full-time
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