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Buffalo Bills Beat Reporter

Buffalo, NY

$23.25 - $31.50/hr

BUFFALO BILLS BEAT REPORTER The Buffalo News is seeking an experienced, digital-savvy journalist ... sports editor will become APSE president in July. Our ideal candidate will be able to break news ...

leeenterprises

Buffalo Bills Beat Reporter

Buffalo, NY

$23.25 - $31.50/hr

BUFFALO BILLS BEAT REPORTER The Buffalo News is seeking an experienced, digital-savvy journalist ... sports editor will become APSE president in July. Our ideal candidate will be able to break news ...

Lee Enterprises

Buffalo Bills Beat Reporter

Buffalo, NY · On-site

$23.25 - $31.50/hr

BUFFALO BILLS BEAT REPORTER The Buffalo News is seeking an experienced, digital-savvy journalist ... sports editor will become APSE president in July. Our ideal candidate will be able to break news ...

Da Francesco's

Youth Sports Reporter

Iselin, NJ

$65K - $75K/yr

NJ.com is seeking a self-motivated Y outh Sports Reporter to build a first-of-its-kind coverage ... Live-streaming opportunities are also a major part of this beat, giving parents access to games ...

Advance Local Media LLC

Youth Sports Reporter

Iselin, NJ · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

NJ.com is seeking a self-motivated Y outh Sports Reporter to build a first-of-its-kind coverage ... Live-streaming opportunities are also a major part of this beat, giving parents access to games ...

Advance Local Media

Youth Sports Reporter

Iselin, NJ

$65K - $75K/yr

NJ.com is seeking a self-motivated Y outh Sports Reporter to build a first-of-its-kind coverage ... Live-streaming opportunities are also a major part of this beat, giving parents access to games ...

Tribune and Times

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Sports Reporter

Harrisonville, MO · On-site

$38K - $44K/yr

The Beat: What Makes This Role Exciting You will be the voice of high school sports across our region. You won't just report scores--you'll tell the deep, human stories behind the athletes, coaches ...

Paramount

Sports Reporter (Freelance)

Southfield, MI · On-site

... Sports Reporter to join our growing CBS Detroit News Team. This freelance position offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic team committed to delivering exceptional sports coverage across ...

Paramount

Sports Reporter (Freelance)

Southfield, MI

... Sports Reporter to join our growing CBS Detroit News Team. This freelance position offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic team committed to delivering exceptional sports coverage across ...

gannett

College Sports Reporter

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site

While football is a year-round priority, this reporter will also team with columnists and the OU beat writer to lead coverage of other sports -- including basketball, baseball, softball and ...

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How much do freelance sports beat reporter jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance sports beat reporter in the United States is $18.80, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $20.43 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Sports Beat Reporter vs Staff Sports Reporter?

AspectFreelance Sports Beat ReporterStaff Sports Reporter
Employment TypeIndependent contractor, project-basedFull-time or part-time employee
Work EnvironmentRemote or on-site, flexible scheduleOffice or newsroom, fixed schedule
CredentialsRelevant sports journalism experience, portfolioDegree in journalism or related field, experience
Industry UsageFreelance platforms, personal networksMedia outlets, newspapers, online publications

In summary, a Freelance Sports Beat Reporter works independently, often on a project basis, with flexible hours and varied clients. In contrast, a Staff Sports Reporter is a full-time employee with a fixed schedule, working directly for a media organization. Both roles require sports journalism skills, but their work environments and employment structures differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Sports Beat Reporter job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 63% Full Time, 33% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,099 per year, or $18.8 per hour.

Freelance Sports Reporter

Cambridge, MN

Adams Publishing Group LLC
Newspaper Publishers • 1 - 5K employees

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

13th of 19 rated publishing

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Good training

Learn more about Adams Publishing Group LLCexternal

$17 - $19/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Live your dream by getting paid to cover sports!

Opportunity for freelance sports writer to provide primary coverage of high school sports and outdoors news in the Cambridge and Forest Lake areas. Depending on the candidate this could be two separate PT positions or one FT position covering both markets.
Ideal candidates should have a passion for covering sports, be competent with a camera and able to meet deadlines. Experience in InDesign, Photoshop and social media a plus, but we can also train. If you have a passion for sports and want to get paid to watch and report on sports, this may be your perfect job.
Forest Lake Times and County News Review

Candidates with journalism training, and/or previous writing and strong photography skills are encouraged to apply.


Interested candidates should submit a resume, along with 3-4 samples of your work to Rachel Kytonen at the County News Review   Rachel.kytonen@apgecm.com
 


Salary/Compensation: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour


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