The Indiana Gazette is seeking a Sports Editor lead our daily newspaper’s print and digital coverage of local high school, college and professional sports in Indiana, Pennsylvania. We are looking for a dynamic editor to shape the next generation of sports coverage in Indiana County.  

Responsibilities include: 

• Leading and managing a team of sports journalists for coverage of local high school, college, and professional sports in a deadline-driven newsroom 
• Assigning, writing and editing local sports coverage  
• Coordination of coverage of live sports events, including at area high schools and Indiana University of Pennsylvania  
• Collaborating with the Gazette managing editor to develop new initiatives for audience growth and engagement 
• Maintaining existing relationships with sources and developing new sources and story pitches for comprehensive coverage  
• Layout and design of print pages for the daily edition of The Indiana Gazette 

Requirements:  

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field or equivalent experience  
• At least one year of experience as sports editor 
• Strong writing, spelling and grammar skills, as well as an understanding of AP style and dedication to accuracy  
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. 
• Solid news judgment and a working knowledge of interpreting analytics 
• Strong sense of journalism ethics  
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with team members.  
• Proficiency on social media platforms, including Facebook, X and Instagram 
• Previous experience in layout/design with Adobe InDesign or a comparable layout/design program 

Indiana, Pennsylvania, is one of the most dynamic communities in the state. Only an hour away from Pittsburgh and home of Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), Indiana is a family friendly community with a great amenities and numerous outdoor recreational activities to do in the surrounding area, along with affordable housing.

This is an in-person position that requires nights and weekends. Competitive salary and benefits. To apply, please send your resume and 3 to 5 samples of your work to Sample News Group Managing Editor Margaret Weaver at mweaver@samplenewsgroup.com. No phone calls, please.