| Date Posted | October 08, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Industry | Newspapers |
| Specialty | Sports/Outdoors |
| Required Education | High School Diploma |
| Job Status | Full-time |
| Salary | Negotiable |
Description:
The Mankato Free Press in Mankato,
Minnesota is looking for its' next sports editor.
The Free Press is a 24/7 365 day per
year news gathering operation on its’ website, mankatofreepress.com,
publishes a print newspaper five days each week Tuesday-Saturday, and a number
of special sections and magazines.
We are looking for an eager and
enthusiastic sports editor who loves sports journalism. We
are looking for someone who cannot only do lots of features, previews and some
gamers, but also has their pulse on the world of sports and understands the importance
of high school and local collegiate sports to the community. We want someone who dares to try new ways to
gather news and information and deliver it to both traditional and
non-traditional audiences. Mankato is a
growing, electric college town with no shortage of places to go, people to see,
or things to do. Are you ready to tell
our sports story?
Applicants need a collaborative
management style, a strong sense of professionalism, a passion for local sports
news, strong editing and a desire to truly learn about the players behind the
game and tell their stories.
The Free Press is a CNHI, LLC
newspaper. Based in Montgomery, Alabama. CNHI is an equal opportunity employer.
Interested candidates should email
their resume, cover letter and 3 best writing samples to: tbenz@mankatofreepress.com
or mail to The Mankato Free Press Attn: Sports Editor Position, 418 S. 2nd
St., Mankato, MN 56001.
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