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Posted 05 August, 2026

Sport Reporter

Lake County Leader
Polson, MT, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
Join our dynamic team! Job Title: Sports Reporter (Sports/General Assignment) Location: Polson, Montana Company: Lake County Leader (Hagadone Media Group / Hagadone News Network) Position Summary: The Lake County Leader, an award-winning weekly newspaper, is seeking a versatile reporter to cover local high school sports and contribute to general assignment and feature reporting across Lake County and the Flathead Reservation. Key Responsibilities: Cover and photograph prep sports events across all high school seasons Develop enterprise stories and engaging feature content Assist with general news and feature reporting as needed Plan weekly sports coverage to ensure balanced representation of area teams Produce accurate, fact-based reporting under deadline pressure Participate in weekly page production Contribute content through multi-media platformsMust be willing to learn and work within different computer programs. Must be able to multi-task, be detail oriented, have excellent customer service, and work as part of a small team.Qualifications:Bachelors degree in journalism or related field (or equivalent experience) Strong interest in community journalism and local sports coverage Ability to multitask, meet deadlines and work collaboratively Compensation & Benefits:Starting pay: $20/hour (full-time) Health, dental and vision insurance 401(k) with employer match Life insurance, paid time off and paid holidays Travel reimbursement How to apply:Send a resume and portfolio to Regional Editor Matt Baldwin at [email protected] theLake County Leader:The Lake County Leaderserves readers across the expansiveLake County and Flathead Reservationregion through a robustweeklyprint edition and digital platforms. The newsroom prioritizes community journalism that helpslocal residentsbetter understand their communities.About Hagadone Media Group: Hagadone Media Group: hagadonemediagroup.com/ Hagadone Corporation: hagadone.com/ Our Mission Statement: Our mission is to be the cornerstone of our communities, focusing on community journalism and providingaccurateinformation. We are committed to safeguarding the Fourth Estate and First Amendment while collaborating with local businesses and civic partners to strengthen communities. We aim to create a supportive environment for our employees growth, enabling them to positively impact, tackle new challenges, and embrace diverse perspectives. We are dedicated to achieving unparalleled excellence, sustainability, and progress, all in pursuit of delivering reliable community journalism and business solutions to our unique communities.
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