The Daily Times, a 19,000 circulation, daily newspaper in Farmington, New Mexico, is looking for a full-time sports editor who wants to join a dynamic newsroom.
The sports editor is in charge of the two-person department and reports directly to the city editor and managing editor.
This person will lead the paper’s coverage of the seven local high schools and write features about local athletes and their endeavors. Coverage in the summer centers on summer league baseball and the annual Connie Mack World Series, a 10-team amateur tournament featuring talented baseball players from North America and Puerto Rico.
Main responsibilities outside of reporting include managing the schedule and assigning stories to the sports reporter, working with the design team and leading conference calls to discuss the daily budget and working on special sections.
The qualified candidate must be able to report and edit on tight deadlines. Knowledge of outdoors activities, such as fishing and mountain biking is also a plus. A bachelor’s degree, preferably in journalism or a related field, is required.
Email cover letter, resume, clips and other pertinent information to jobs@daily-times.com.
The Daily Times is a daily newspaper in Farmington, which is located in the Four Corners. The staff covers the Four Corners and San Juan County, including Farmington, Aztec and Bloomfield, and the Northern Agency of the Navajo Nation. The New Mexico Press Association awarded The Daily Times first place for best news coverage in 2013.
The Daily Times is owned by Digital First Media, which offers a competitive salary, a benefits package that includes health/dental/optical plans and an opportunity for outstanding growth potential.
