Sports Editor
The Taos News, an independently owned newspaper in Northern New Mexico, is looking to add an ambitious and talented sports editor to its staff.
Through strong photos and reporting, the person selected for this position will have the opportunity to create a weekly sports section for a community that is passionate about their school athletics programs, as well as the many outdoor adventure opportunities that abound here.
The Taos News is the perennial winner of the best small weekly in the U.S. award from the National Newspaper Association. Our staff also takes pride in being honored as one of the top newspapers in the state by the New Mexico Press Association every year.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a central role in continuing our newspaper’s legacy of outstanding community journalism and grow your career at a weekly known for excellence.
Job requirements:
Provide 5-6 stories weekly and take photos of sports events, as needed
Work with our editor-in-chief and design team to create a 4-5 sports section each week
Provide reporting for other sections, such as our seasonal magazines, as needed
Attend weekly meetings with the editorial staff to strategize about weekly editions and pitch stories
Work night and weekends, as needed, to cover important games and events
Proficiency with Mac-based operating systems and applications
Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop
Strong organizational skills and journalistic ethics
Previous reporting experience and/or a degree in journalism preferred
The Taos News offers competitive wages. We also offer employees a discounted spa membership, subsidized health, dental and vision insurance coverage and a work environment where you will be given the support and encouragement to take your work and your career to the next level.
Local candidates or those already familiar with Northern New Mexico are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
Please send your cover letter and samples of your best work to John Miller, editor-in-chief, at editor@taosnews.com. No calls please.