High school sports writer | Manhattan (KS) Mercury

Description:
The Manhattan Mercury is looking for a deadline-driven writer to cover high school sports in Manhattan, Kansas.

The Mercury covers the 6A Manhattan High Indians as well as seven smaller area schools, so we need someone who can juggle the schedules of numerous sports teams for the greatest coverage and best stories possible. The person also will assist with K-State sports coverage. Night and weekend hours are required. Copy-editing and page design skills a plus.

Manhattan is a young, vibrant city of 56,000 in the scenic Flint Hills. It's home to Kansas State University and down the road from Fort Riley. It has a small-town atmosphere with big-city amenities. Nearby, Tuttle Creek Lake and Konza Prairie wildlife preserve provide lots of opportunities for outdoor recreation.

The Mercury offers a benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental, three weeks vacation after the first year and profit-sharing plan. Bachelor's degree and reporting experience preferred. Most of all, though, we want someone who is smart, eager and willing to work as part of a team.

The Mercury's sports staff has combined to earn 10 top-10 finishes in the Associated Press Sports Editors annual writing contest over the past two years. It also was named a top-10 website in the country among organizations its size by the APSE in both 2018 and 2019.

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and three to five writing clips to Megan Moser at mmoser@themercury.com. No phone calls, please.

 

This is my current job. Leaving in the near future on my own accord. I'd be happy to answer any questions anyone may have about the position. Feel free to shoot me a DM on Twitter @bytylerkraft .

 

Which "part of the team" were you not willing to work for?

 

Maybe Tyler got a new opportunity?

 

Maybe he refused to sing Motownphilly while riding in a RV during a hailstorm

 

Filled.