Grice Connect Reporter

Grice Connect, Report for America

Statesboro, Georgia

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Date Posted January 20, 2026
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Description:

Grice Connect is a proudly independent, locally owned news organization dedicated to strengthening and connecting our community. We provide local news, events, sports, obits, and more to residents, businesses, and community organizations. As a hyper-local resource stepping in where traditional newspapers have pulled back, we offer accessible, community-focused journalism that highlights the best of our area while keeping citizens informed about essential news and events, never behind a paywall.

Open Position

Location: Statesboro, Georgia

Beat: Rural Sports Steeped in Rich Tradition

Position:

A rural South Georgia community with a vibrant sports culture and four high schools seeks to expand area sports coverage. The community relies on strong coverage of youth, high school, and occasional Division I athletics that emphasizes the teams, traditions, and school sports that foster positive community impact. The role highlights achievements, shines light on local heroes, and follows meaningful sports milestones. The reporter will play an essential role in helping residents celebrate the youth programs that strengthen engagement, pride, and unity.

Salary and Benefits: $41,000-50,000

Chromebook, Grice Connect apparel, schedule flexibility, 2 weeks vacation, assistance with individual health insurance

Moving Stipend: If a move is required, we’re happy to discuss a reasonable moving stipend or other support to make your transition as smooth as possible.

Skills: Writing, Photography, Radio / Podcast, TV / Video

This position is sponsored in part by Report for America, a national service program that places talented emerging journalists in local newsrooms to report on under-covered issues and communities. Report for America is an initiative of The GroundTruth Project.

All Report for America Newsroom Partners are Equal Opportunity Employers.

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https://www.reportforamerica.org/newsrooms/grice-connect/

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