Sports Reporter

Date Posted	August 22, 2025
Industry	Newspapers
Specialty	Not Specified
Job Status	Full-time
Salary	$20 - $23/hour

Description:

Are you an experienced sports journalist seeking a dynamic, community-driven role in a sports-rich region with a strong local following? The Dickinson Press, southwest North Dakota’s trusted newspaper since 1883, is looking for a seasoned Sports Reporter to join our award-winning newsroom team. You will provide coverage across an exciting array of local, regional and collegiate sports. From high school to college athletics, your storytelling will engage a passionate audience that deeply values local sports.

What The Sports Team Covers:

• Collegiate Sports: Football, Basketball, Baseball, Track & Field, Volleyball, Golf (Men/Women), Softball, Rodeo
• High School Sports: Football, Basketball, Baseball, Track & Field, Volleyball, Golf, Softball, Cross Country, Swimming & Diving, Wrestling, Tennis, Gymnastics, Hockey, Rodeo
• Summer Sports: Big Sticks Baseball (Summer collegiate wood‑bat team)
• Schools Covered: 11 High School and 1 College

Who We’re Looking For:

• Minimum 1-3 years of professional journalism experience at a daily or weekly newspaper, or a strong ability to demonstrate proficiency in a high-paced newsroom
• A strong background in multi-sport coverage and deadline reporting.
• Enthusiastic about hyper-local storytelling, both in print and digital
• Comfortable juggling game coverage, feature writing and photography
• Driven, collaborative and community-minded

Expected compensation for this role is between $20 and $23/hour, based on qualifications and experience.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

We are a family-owned media and technology company that has been providing trustworthy, quality journalism and business solutions for more than a century. We’ve always been in the business of telling stories, but we’re more than just a newspaper today. As one of the Upper Midwest’s largest media organizations, we are leaders in the business of print and digital news, technology, telebroadcasting, printing, and agency advertising.

The company is comprised of passionate and purpose-driven people fueled by collaboration and innovation. In addition to a generous benefits package, you’ll enjoy development and growth opportunities, an inclusive and creative culture, and a safe working environment. We believe in supporting each other, working hard towards common goals, and having fun. Come for the perks. Stay for the people.

Forum Communications Company offers the following for all full time and 32 benefited employees:

• Health, dental, and vision packages 
• Company paid short term disability and life insurance coverage
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage options 
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Retirement benefits 
• Generous PTO and paid volunteer hours

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. FCC currently does not offer employer sponsorship.

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