Paducah Sun Sports Reporter

The Paducah Sun has an opening for a full-time Multi-Platform Sports Journalist. 

The successful candidate will join a four-person team covering sports for The Sun, our area weekly papers and our digital platforms. 

This position is for a sports journalist who will do more than cover sports events and report scores. Applicants must understand the intimate connection between our local communities and their sports teams and athletes. 

You will cover a variety of local sports at every level, from youth recreation leagues to high school. From the pickleball craze to local golf, equestrian competition to rodeos, you’ll cover it all. 

We’re looking for a reporter who can develop professional relationships with players, coaches, organizers and fans. 

You must be self-motivated, an independent critical thinker and a problem solver. The successful applicant must be an excellent writer, storyteller and still and video photographer. 

Workplace congeniality and teamwork is expected. Flexibility in scheduling is required. 

Nights, weekends, holidays are all peak sports coverage times. 

To apply, send a cover letter explaining why we should hire you, a complete resume, examples of your work, writing and photography to: Jeff Bidwell, Executive Editor at jbidwell@WPSDLocal6.com

Paxton Media Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability.