Sports Reporter
About The Position
The Fergus Falls Daily Journal in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, is seeking a full-time Sports Reporter to join our newsroom and deliver compelling, high-impact coverage of local and regional sports. This role will focus on storytelling across digital, video, and print platforms, bringing readers closer to the athletes, teams, and moments that matter most in west central Minnesota. This position is ideal for a passionate journalist who thrives on deadline, loves connecting with communities through sports, and is excited to experiment with multimedia storytelling in a digital-first newsroom. This role will help shape sports coverage for a loyal and engaged audience, while contributing to the broader mission of delivering impactful, locally focused journalism in the heart of Minnesota. Are you … • Passionate about sports and community storytelling • Comfortable reporting, writing, and producing content across multiple platforms • Energized by fast-paced news cycles and breaking coverage • Creative, collaborative, and eager to grow your skills Why the Daily Journal? The Fergus Falls Daily Journal has been serving Fergus Falls and the surrounding communities since 1873, delivering trusted local news with deep roots in the region. Fergus Falls offers the best of both worlds: welcoming small-town living with easy access to big-city amenities. Located roughly midway between Fargo, North Dakota, and Minneapolis–St. Paul, residents enjoy convenient access to major metro areas while calling a close-knit community home. As the gateway to Minnesota’s Lake Country, Fergus Falls is surrounded by lakes, trails, and outdoor recreation, making it an ideal place for those who value work-life balance, community connection, and time outdoors. The Fergus Falls Daily Journal 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.
Requirements
- Journalism or communications degree preferred, or equivalent experience
- Experience with a newspaper, website, magazine, or specialty publication required
- Strong digital photo and video skills, with knowledge of video/photo editing preferred
- Familiarity with digital analytics and social media platforms
- Excellent writing and communication skills, and working knowledge of AP Style criteria
- A strong sense of purpose and urgency for the news
- Ability to multitask and juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work quickly and accurately, using a web-based content management system
- Must be creative, hardworking, collaborative and a self-starter
Responsibilities
- Develop story ideas and produce sports content that engages readers across digital, print, and video platforms
- Write game coverage, features and athlete profiles with accuracy, creativity and urgency
- Produce video content, including standups and narration, for digital platforms and statewide broadcast
- Respond quickly to breaking sports news with a digital-first mindset
- Use analytics and audience insights to shape coverage and grow readership
- Collaborate with newsroom colleagues and other Forum Communications teams
- Promote content through social media and contribute to digital growth initiatives
Benefits
- 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 match
- Generous PTO and paid volunteer hours
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
