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Sports Clerk, Part-Time

Employer
The Daily Republic
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota
Salary
Depends on Experience

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Job Details

Duties include producing roundup stories of various sporting events based on emails that are received, updating results of the daily scoreboard in the sports section. Possible work nights, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., include Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights of each week. Additionally, this position will:
  • Take phone calls and compile box scores from various sporting events.
  • Write roundups on games involving metro teams that weren't covered.
  • Compile scoreboards using local box scores and our wire service.
  • Assist the copy editors as needed.


Position Requirements
  • Knowledge of basic journalism skills and AP style are preferred.
  • Excellent grammar, spelling and typing skills.
  • Basic knowledge of computers and various programs.
  • Must be able to multi-task, juggling many different projects in the fast-paced sports department.
  • Must be able to work nights and weekends.


About the Organization
At Forum Communications Company, our legacy is deeply rooted in harnessing the power of communication to connect and inform people in the communities we serve. Since 1917, everything we do is driven by creating and sharing information, ideas and insights.

Today, we're a leading media and technology company that's home to a family of people whose passion and purpose is fueled by collaboration and innovation We believe in supporting each other, working hard towards common goals and having fun.

Come for the perks:

Excellent employee culture, competitive pay, comprehensive benefits package, generous paid time off, paid holidays and paid time off for birthday, 401(k), company-paid volunteer time, health and wellness initiatives, paid parental and pregnancy disability leave for qualifying employees.

Stay for the people:

Family-owned and operated since 1917, development and growth opportunities, inclusive, creative culture, safe working environment, employees of all ages and backgrounds, positive collaboration.

EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.


This position is currently accepting applications.

Company

The Daily Republic is an award-winning newspaper that serves Davison County and the surrounding communities with timely news and commentary six days a week. The Daily Republic is circulated to 11,500 locations while its counterpart, The Advisor Advantage, has a circulation of 18,000. The Daily Republic also provides commercial printing services to many local businesses and agencies.


Mitchell, with a population of 15,000, sits on the edge of beautiful Lake Mitchell, which offers a variety of recreational activities. The city actively provides a wide variety of youth activities as well. Mitchell hosts the Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo, the Dakotafest agricultural trade show, and at the World’s Only Corn Palace, the Corn Palace Festival. Dakota Wesleyan University, a liberal arts university, offers the opportunity for continued education, as does Mitchell Technical Institute.

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