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Times Republican

Freelance Writer

Marshalltown, IA

$19.75 - $25.25/hr

TIMES REPUBLICAN NEWSPAPER Is Seeking freelance writers to assist with high school sports coverage in the Marshalltown Area. *Degree in journalism,English, or mass communications preferred but not ...

Da Francesco's

Youth Sports Reporter

Iselin, NJ

$65K - $75K/yr

New Jersey youth and travel sports. In this newly created role, you will expand our reporting ... A self-starter excited to build a brand-new beat from the ground up. * Strong reporting and writing ...

Advance Local Media LLC

Youth Sports Reporter

Iselin, NJ · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

New Jersey youth and travel sports. In this newly created role, you will expand our reporting ... A self-starter excited to build a brand-new beat from the ground up. * Strong reporting and writing ...

Lee Enterprises

Buffalo Bills Beat Reporter

Buffalo, NY · On-site

$23.25 - $31.50/hr

We are looking for an aggressive reporter who, as the lead beat writer on the Buffalo Bills, can ... 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

We are looking for an aggressive reporter who, as the lead beat writer on the Buffalo Bills, can ... 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

We are looking for an aggressive reporter who, as the lead beat writer on the Buffalo Bills, can ... sports editor will become APSE president in July. Our ideal candidate will be able to break news ...

Advance Local Media

Youth Sports Reporter

Iselin, NJ · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

New Jersey youth and travel sports. In this newly created role, you will expand our reporting ... A self-starter excited to build a brand-new beat from the ground up. * Strong reporting and writing ...

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 writer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance sports beat writer in the United States is $23.27, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.43 and $26.20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Sports Beat Writer vs Freelance Sports Journalist?

AspectFreelance Sports Beat WriterFreelance Sports Journalist
CredentialsWriting experience, sports knowledgeWriting experience, sports knowledge
Work EnvironmentSports events, press boxes, remoteVarious media outlets, remote, on-site
Employer/Industry UsageSports media outlets, blogsNews agencies, magazines, online platforms
Search/Comparison IntentFocus on reporting sports events regularlyBroader sports reporting and storytelling

Both roles require strong sports knowledge and writing skills. A Freelance Sports Beat Writer typically covers specific teams or events regularly, often for local outlets or blogs. A Freelance Sports Journalist may cover a wider range of sports topics, including features and investigative stories, for larger media organizations. The main difference lies in the scope and focus of their reporting.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Sports Beat Writer 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 $48,412 per year, or $23.3 per hour.

Freelance Sports Reporter

Stillwater, 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

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Full-time, Part-time

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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 County NEws REVIEW
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
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