The Leader Times is seeking a Sports Reporter to lead the newspaper’s print and digital coverage of local high school, college and professional sports in Kittanning. We are looking for a dynamic reporter to shape the next generation of sports coverage in Armstrong County.  

Responsibilities include:  

• Leading coverage of local high school, college and professional sports in a deadline-driven newsroom in conjunction with the managing editor and assistant managing editor  

• Writing and editing local sports coverage   

• Coordination of coverage of live sports events, including at area high schools  

• Maintaining existing relationships with sources and developing new sources and story pitches for comprehensive coverage   

• Layout and design of pages for the Leader Times, which publishes in print Tuesday through Saturday, with an online edition Monday  

Requirements:   

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field or equivalent experience   

• 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, deadline-driven 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 

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 Margaret Weaver at mweaver@samplenewsgroup.com and CC Tammy Bish at tbish@leadertimes.com. No phone calls, please.