Sports Reporter

The Paris News, an award-winning daily newspaper in beautiful Northeast Texas, is in the market for a sports reporter to work with a talented and eager staff. The right candidate understands how to blend high-quality journalistic standards and community newspaper responsibilities, and provide leadership to the newsroom, the entire company and a growing community. Our sports reporter should possess a wide range of skills, including a knowledge of various sports, a strong writing ability and understanding of journalistic principles and a nose for news. Photography skills and page design capabilities are a plus. Aside from the award-winning daily newspaper, The Paris News produces a variety of niche glossy magazine products, led by the extremely popular Paris Life and the annual Red River Valley Playbook, an in-depth football preview magazine. The Paris News, part of Southern Newspapers, Inc., offers an exceptional benefits package, including health insurance, dental and vision; 401(k); vacation; and holidays. Those interested should send a resume, cover letter and clips to Publisher Clay Carsner at clay.carsner@theparisnews.com and Editorial Manager Jeff Forward at jeff.forward@theparisnews.com