| Date Posted | August 11, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Industry | Newspapers |
| Specialty | Sports/Outdoors |
| Required Education | Bachelor's Degree |
| Job Status | Full-time |
| Salary | Not Specified |
Description:
Sports Reporter
Laredo Morning Times services the community by providing the most up-to-date and informative content. Ideal candidates should be passionate about journalism, have excellent writing ability and be strong editors. Applicants should be in inquisitive about good observation, deduction and investigative skills while being able to handle strict deadlines and write compelling stories in AP style.
Laredo Morning Times' sports section is recognized among the best in Texas. From 2022-25, LMT leads the state in both first-place awards and total awards for sports writing at the annual Texas Managing Editors/Headliners Excellence in Journalism Contest for Division II. The city is home to seven major high schools as well as the Texas A&M International University in NCAA Division II athletics, the Tecolotes Dos Laredos of the Mexican Baseball League and the Laredo Heat of the National Premier Soccer League.
Responsibilities
- Write and format stories for the newspaper's online site.
- Conduct research on assigned reporting groups.
- Building working relationships with the community.
- Build a social media presence by posting content and engaging with the audience.
- Take photos, edit photos and videos for stories.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- At least one year of experience is preferred but recent graduates with experience through internships or their student newspapers are encouraged to apply.
- Ideal candidates should be curious, determined, organized and driven.
About Laredo Morning News
The Laredo Morning Times, founded in 1881, is one of the oldest newspapers in Texas. It was acquired by Hearst in 1984.
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