Prep sports reporter -- Joliet, Ill.

Feel free to email me at knabors@shawmedia.com if you have any questions.

The Joliet Herald-News, located in Chicago’s southwest suburbs, is seeking an energetic prep sports reporter.

We are looking for a team player who will provide quality game reports and in-depth feature stories, while maintaining a reliable presence on social media. We are looking for a candidate who will continue to grow both our print and our digital audiences. The position requires a reporter who knows how to incorporate photos or videos and make a story come to life.

The hours for this position call for night and weekend availability. Candidates should have a college degree in journalism or a related field and previous experience. This position requires a thorough understanding of AP style and demonstrated ability to excel on deadline. Experience with the web, multimedia and photography is a plus. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, dependable transportation and proof of insurance.

Responsibilities:

• Provide coverage of high school athletics beyond just game stories, including features, enterprise projects and data journalism
• Produce content for our digital platforms, including photos and video
• Promote content on social media channels, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok
• Develop sources within the local sports community

About Shaw Media:

Shaw Media publishes over 150 titles in Illinois and Iowa. Its holdings include websites, newspapers, magazines, and a digital marketing services division. Founded in Dixon, Illinois, Shaw Media has been privately owned by the Shaw family since its inception in 1851.



Enjoy the Rewards of Working Among the Best:

In return for your contributions to our success, Shaw Media offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and 401(k) with company match.

Link to apply: https://shawmedia.com/jobs/prep-sports-reporter/

 

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Interesting read.

I looked on the Joliet ISD website and it only lists elementary and junior high schools. Are high schools districted differently in Illinois?

 

Yes — a lot of the high schools are separate school districts from the elementary districts that feed into them. Sometimes the high school districts mirror the township geography that existed before the Chicago suburbs were built 50 miles out.

It’s bureaucracy-tastic!