Sports Reporter

Description:

Summary:

Southern California News Group, a subsidiary of MediaNews Group, is seeking an experienced and driven Lakers Beat Writer to cover one of the most influential sports franchises in the world. This reporter will follow the Los Angeles Lakers year-round in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, delivering breaking news, game coverage, features, and analysis across digital and print platforms. The role requires frequent travel during the season, strong news judgment, and the ability to perform consistently under daily deadlines.

What you will do:
 

• Cover the Los Angeles Lakers year-round, including frequent travel to road games during the season (approximately 41 road games).

• Report daily on breaking news, practices, games, and team developments with availability nights, weekends, and during travel.

• Deliver clean, accurate copy on tight deadlines, including game stories, features, analysis, and enterprise reporting.

• Develop sources and produce original reporting that goes beyond game coverage.

• Collaborate closely with assigning editors, reporters, print production, and digital/social teams.

• Produce and publish stories across all platforms, including print, online, social media, newsletters, multimedia, and occasional on-camera opportunities.

What you will bring:

• Experience covering professional or major college sports at a daily newspaper or established sports outlet, with NBA experience strongly preferred.

• Prior daily beat reporting experience preferred, including consistent deadline production.

• Proven ability to report and write accurately on a daily basis.

• Strong news judgment and storytelling skills across breaking news, game coverage, features, and analysis.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with editors, teammates, and external stakeholders.

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Some college or a degree in journalism, communication or related field is preferred.

Benefits and Compensation:

The hourly range is $28.85 - $31.25 + phone stipend. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to geographic location, education, work experience, time in role, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, the Company offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, as well as paid time off and select paid holidays (all benefits are based on eligibility). Please click the following link for more detailed information: http://www.mybensite.com/mng

Who we are:

In 2016, the Southern California News Group (SCNG) rapidly became a major U.S. news organization bringing together prominent publications like the Orange County Register and Riverside Press-Enterprise under the MediaNews Group umbrella. SCNG has become the largest news content provider in the five-county Los Angeles metropolitan area, boasting a leading circulation nationwide with 11 daily newspapers and over a dozen community weeklies. Our mission is to connect communities by providing readers with top-notch local news coverage and offering advertisers unparalleled access to a diverse and engaged audience. No matter the distribution vehicle - newspaper, magazine, mobile, online - SCNG's in-depth reporting on local news, politics, sports, and entertainment attracts a highly desirable audience of over 8.1 million adults weekly. This makes SCNG the leading local news provider and an indispensable marketing solution for Southern California advertisers.

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EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

How To Apply:

• Please submit an online application along with your resume for this position here. Along with your resume, please include 3 to 4 samples showcasing your best work.

Closing Date:

• Continuous recruitment until the position is filled

Conditions of Employment: 

• A full pre-employment background check and MVR will be conducted as part of the selection process. Must be willing to submit and pass the necessary required checks

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation

• Travel – This position entails occasional driving for work assignments, in-person training sessions and/or meetings. The employee will be responsible for transporting themselves between different sites as needed

• Must be available for shift work. May be required to work various hours for coverage outside of normal business hours

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