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The Banner

Sports Reporter

Baltimore, MD

$60K - $80K/yr

... boxing gyms, horse tracks, and college arenas, you will produce stories that inform, entertain, and resonate with readers-while helping grow our subscriber base. This is a role for a journalist who ...

The Banner

Sports Reporter

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$60K - $80K/yr

... boxing gyms, horse tracks, and college arenas, you will produce stories that inform, entertain, and resonate with readers-while helping grow our subscriber base. This is a role for a journalist who ...

Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District

$70.84 - $86.11/hr

Bachelor's in English, literature, comparative literature, or compositionAND Master's in linguistics, TESL, speech, education with a specialization in reading, creative writing, or journalism OR

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How much do boxing journalism jobs pay per year?

As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for boxing journalism in the United States is $45,620.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $30,000.00 and $60,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Boxing Journalism job?

A Boxing Journalism job involves reporting on boxing events, writing articles, conducting fighter interviews, and analyzing matches for various media outlets. Journalists in this field may work for newspapers, magazines, websites, or television networks, providing coverage of fights, rankings, and industry trends. Strong writing skills, knowledge of the sport, and the ability to meet tight deadlines are essential. Many boxing journalists also attend live events and press conferences to gather firsthand information.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Boxing Journalism position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Boxing Journalism, you need strong writing and reporting skills, a deep understanding of the sport, and often a degree in journalism or communications. Familiarity with audio/video editing software, social media platforms, and content management systems is common in the field. Curiosity, resilience under deadline pressure, and the ability to build relationships with athletes and industry insiders are valuable soft skills. These skills are crucial for producing accurate, engaging coverage and building a professional reputation in the fast-paced sports media environment.

What are typical daily responsibilities for a boxing journalist?

As a boxing journalist, your daily tasks often include researching and writing articles or features, conducting interviews with fighters, trainers, and promoters, attending live matches or press conferences, and updating social media with news and highlights. You may also be responsible for capturing multimedia content such as photos and videos to accompany your stories. Collaboration with editors, photographers, and other sports writers is common, ensuring content is accurate, timely, and engaging. The role can be fast-paced, especially around major fights, but provides exciting opportunities to be at the heart of the sport and build a strong industry network.
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Infographic showing various Boxing Journalism job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 20% Full Time, and 80% Part Time. Highlights an 80% In-person, and 20% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,620 per year, or $21.9 per hour.

Sports Reporter

The Banner

Baltimore, MD

$60K - $80K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Join a Pulitzer Award Winning Newsroom!

About the Role
The Baltimore Banner is seeking a versatile, ambitious sports reporter to cover Baltimore-area sports with depth, creativity, and rigor. From the Orioles' clubhouse to boxing gyms, horse tracks, and college arenas, you will produce stories that inform, entertain, and resonate with readers-while helping grow our subscriber base.

This is a role for a journalist who can break news with authority, craft deeply reported profiles and enterprise pieces, and combine storytelling with data-driven insights. You'll cover the business of sports, explore cultural and community impact, and help readers understand both the game and the world around it.

What You'll Do

  • Break significant sports news, from Orioles headlines to high-profile local sports events.
  • Serve as the backup Orioles reporter, traveling to ~35% of away games and attending ~60% of home games (adjusted based on breaking news and story potential).
  • Produce compelling features, profiles, and enterprise pieces that reveal the "why" behind the action.
  • Monitor the local sports scene, uncovering stories our readers didn't know they wanted. Stay current on news surrounding local stars like Angel Reese and Gervonta Davis to produce unique coverage.
  • Collaborate with The Banner's engagement and data teams to maximize audience reach and impact across platforms.
  • Partner with editors and reporters across coverage areas where sports intersect business, culture, and community.
  • Engage audiences via video, podcasts, and social media to build a vibrant, interactive connection with readers.

 What You'll Bring:

  • 2 or more years of professional journalism experience, ideally covering sports.
  • Be a storyteller at heart, able to make complex topics compelling and accessible.
  • Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining meticulous accuracy and fact-checking.
  • A strong news judgment and a keen sense of what readers want.
  • Collaborative, adaptable, and energized by working with teams across the newsroom.
  • Comfortable working nights and weekends as stories unfold.
  • Strategic and organized, with excellent planning and time-management skills.
  • Understand how to use data, social media, and SEO to grow digital audiences.
  • Data reporting skills or Spanish language ability are a plus.
  • A commitment to journalistic integrity, ethics, and audience trust.

Looking for a way to stand out? Submit a resume and cover letter outlining your vision for balancing Orioles coverage with other sports topics that will best serve subscribers. Include 2-3 samples of stories that best illustrate your storytelling skills.

Additional Information:

  • Clips of your work: Please submit clips of your work relative to this role. 
  • Schedule: This position requires travel, working nights and weekends.
  • Location: This role is based in Baltimore, MD.

Salary Range: $60,000 - $80,000 Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by several factors including experience, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. We periodically review all teammates pay to ensure a great compensation package that is fair and equal across the board.

Our amazing benefits include:

  • Flexible Paid Time Off
  • Retirement savings - 401K plan offered through Human Interest, with a company match
  • Student Loan Debt Repayment Assistance for qualified employees
  • Full health benefits - medical, dental, vision, prescription, FSA/HSA., and coverage for family/dependents
  • Sick Leave eligible for rollover 
  • Commuter Benefits
  • 11 Paid National Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Generous Parental Leave
  • Company paid access to a wellness platform to support mental, financial and physical wellbeing
Our Core Values:
  • Do what's right. Honesty, morality, respect and the mission guide our actions and decisions. By doing the right thing, we inspire others to believe.
  • Work together. We collaborate to create something special. Together we challenge assumptions, trust each other, take risks, and foster transparent and direct communication.
  • Listen to be heard. Our stories are trustworthy. They are inspired by and created for our readers. Their story is our story. Communities are at the center of our journalism, and everything we do.
  • Deliver impactful results. Acting as one accountable team and driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, we deliver bold and innovative results. We act fast, execute and learn. We celebrate great outcomes.
  • Be inclusive. We celebrate the uniqueness of each individual and act by curating a culture that leverages diverse perspectives as the key to fulfilling our mission. The Banner is for all of us.

The Venetoulis Institute embraces diversity and inclusion, and we are wholeheartedly committed to being proactive in inspiring a culture of inclusion across our organization. We are dedicated to establishing an organization that reflects the fundamental respect for different ways of working and living, and we assure every employee the opportunity to reach their full potential.

We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation due to a disability to participate in the application process, please contact careers@thebaltimorebanner.com to request accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may include, but are not limited to, adjustments in the application process, modifications or assistance regarding job interviews, and accommodations to enable access to our facilities. We appreciate the value that individuals with disabilities bring to our workforce and encourage applicants with disabilities to disclose their needs for accommodation to facilitate a smooth and inclusive recruitment experience.

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