Sports Reporter
Company: Forum Communications Company
Role summary
Sports Reporter is a full-time role at Forum Communications Company in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-10-07. Salary: USD 45,000–55,000 per year. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Sports Reporter
- Company
- Forum Communications Company
- Location
- Saint Cloud, Minnesota, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Salary
- USD 45,000–55,000 per year
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-10-07
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing local news publication and tell the stories that matter to the St. Cloud community. You don't need a degree to apply, and the salary range is competitive for a full-time role.
Job description
Description
St. Cloud Live is a fast-growing, emerging digital and print news publication dedicated to delivering the local news, entertainment, and stories that matter most to the St. Cloud metro area. With a strong focus on digital innovation and audience engagement, St. Cloud Live’s journalism has earned widespread recognition, including nine awards from the Minnesota Newspaper Association in 2024, with four first-place honors! Located just an easy drive from the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro, St. Cloud offers the perfect blend of small-city living and access to big-city amenities. Residents enjoy a thriving local arts and culture scene, abundant parks and trails, growing restaurants and breweries, and community events that make everyday life vibrant and connected. With a lower cost of living than the Twin Cities and a strong sense of community, St. Cloud is an appealing place to grow your career and your life. St. Cloud Live is part of Forum Communications Company, a fifth-generation, family-owned media organization with more than 20 publications across the Upper Midwest, collectively reaching more than 5 million readers each month.
Job Summary
This sports reporting position is responsible for the news gathering efforts within the sports department, with a focus on building a loyal, engaged audience on each unique publishing platform. The focus will be on covering the Division I St. Cloud State men's hockey team along with feature writing for other St. Cloud State athletic programs. In addition, this position will also help out with prep sports coverage (including leading local prep hockey coverage) while writing features and occasionally covering events/games.
Essential Functions
Research, report, and write compelling stories on assigned teams, games, athletes, and sports-related topics
Provide consistent coverage of high school and college athletics, including game features, feature stories and using video for spotlight interviews
Generate original story ideas that drive audience engagement, digital subscriptions, and readership growth
Determine story angles, conduct interviews, and produce accurate, timely content aligned with editorial standards for both print and digital platforms
Respond quickly to breaking news by gathering information, writing stories, and producing photos or multimedia content under tight deadlines
Publish content efficiently and accurately using digital content management systems and website platforms
Create engaging multimedia elements (photos, videos, social posts) to enhance storytelling and expand digital reach
Promote content across social media channels to increase visibility, audience interaction, and brand loyalty
Collaborate with editors, photographers, and others across departments and locations to produce high-quality, cohesive coverage
Contribute to broader sports and outdoors coverage as needed, adapting to seasonal and regional priorities
Maintain strong news judgment and uphold journalistic integrity, accuracy, and AP style standards
Build relationships with coaches, athletes, and community members to support ongoing coverage and source development
Monitor sports trends, analytics, and audience insights to inform content strategy and improve performance
Support and contribute to ongoing digital initiatives aimed at growing audience engagement and subscriptions
Maintain prompt and reliable attendance.
Non-Essential Duties and Functions
Performs additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or Mass Communications preferred, or equivalent reporting/writing experience.
Previous writing experience for a newspaper, website, magazine, or specialty publication preferred
Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with a solid grasp of AP style
Photography and basic photo editing experience preferred, with the ability to capture and select compelling visuals
Demonstrated passion for sports, with a deep knowledge of high school, college, and regional athletics
Understanding of the important role sports play in local communities, including their impact on school spirit, identity, and community connection
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with coaches, athletes, and other community members
Strong news judgment and the ability to identify compelling story angles that resonate with local audiences
Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines and organize multiple assignments, while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
Familiarity with digital publishing tools, social media platforms, audience engagement strategies, and digital analytics/digital tools is a plus
Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed, based on sports schedules and coverage needs
Must possess a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is insurable by the company.
Must carry an acceptable level of vehicle insurance as required by the company.
Expected compensation for this role is between $45,000 - $55,000, based on qualifications and experience.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Forum Communications Company is a family-owned media and technology leader with more than a century of delivering trusted, quality journalism and innovative business solutions. Storytelling is at the heart of who we are, but today, we’re so much more than a newspaper. As one of the Upper Midwest’s leading media organizations, we’re driving the future across print and digital news, sports streaming, technology, broadcasting, commercial printing, and full-service agency advertising.
Forum Communications Company offers the following to all Full-Time and 32-Hour Benefited employees:
Health, dental, and vision packages
Paid maternity and parental leave
Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
Additional options for critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
Retirement benefits with company ma