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High School Sports Reporter

Austin, TX · Hybrid

High School Sports Reporter, Austin American-Statesman The Austin American-Statesman's high school sports reporters are versatile and high-impact journalists. Intense intention is paid to football ...

Da Francesco's

High School Sports Reporter

Brooklyn, OH · On-site

$55K - $63K/yr

Cleveland.com is the leading source of high school sports coverage in Ohio. This reporter will have the opportunity to break news, tell impactful stories and help shape the future of our high school ...

leeenterprises

High School Sports Reporter

Buffalo, NY · On-site

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS REPORTER The Buffalo News seeks an industrious, curious and digitally focused reporter to cover high school athletics for an APSE Triple Crown-winning sports department. Qualified ...

Lee Enterprises

High School Sports Reporter

Buffalo, NY · On-site

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS REPORTER The Buffalo News seeks an industrious, curious and digitally focused reporter to cover high school athletics for an APSE Triple Crown-winning sports department. Qualified ...

gannett

High School Sports Reporter

Brighton, MI

The USA TODAY Network is seeking a sports reporter to cover high school athletics in Livingston County, Michigan. This job at The Livingston Daily focuses on high school athletics in a hotbed of ...

gannett

High School Sports Reporter

Brighton, MI

The USA TODAY Network is seeking a sports reporter to cover high school athletics in Livingston County, Michigan. This job at The Livingston Daily focuses on high school athletics in a hotbed of ...

gannett

High School Sports Reporter

Detroit, MI · On-site

The Detroit News , part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is seeking a hard-working and energetic sports reporter to lead our vast high school sports coverage in the Metro Detroit area and throughout the ...

leeenterprises

High School Sports Reporter

Buffalo, NY · On-site

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS REPORTER The Buffalo News seeks an industrious, curious and digitally focused reporter to cover high school athletics for an APSE Triple Crown-winning sports department. Qualified ...

gannett

High School Sports Reporter

Detroit, MI · On-site

The Detroit News , part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is seeking a hard-working and energetic sports reporter to lead our vast high school sports coverage in the Metro Detroit area and throughout the ...

gannett

High School Sports Reporter

Topeka, KS · On-site

Despite being surrounded by the state's two flagship universities, our readers embrace coverage of local high school sports on and off the field, and we need a reporter who can hunt down those ...

gannett

High School Sports Reporter

Topeka, KS

Despite being surrounded by the state's two flagship universities, our readers embrace coverage of local high school sports on and off the field, and we need a reporter who can hunt down those ...

gannett

High School Sports Reporter (T2)

Asheville, NC · On-site

The Citizen-Times , part of the USA TODAY Network and the leading news and information source in Asheville, North Carolina, is seeking a dynamic and energetic sports reporter to lead high school ...

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How much do high school sports reporter jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for high school sports 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 does a high school sports reporter do?

A high school sports reporter covers local high school athletic events, providing game summaries, player interviews, and insightful analysis for newspapers, websites, or broadcast outlets. They attend games, write articles, take photographs or videos, and often interact with coaches, athletes, and fans. Their work helps promote student athletes and foster community engagement with local sports. Additionally, they may track statistics, cover multiple sports across different seasons, and stay updated on teams’ progress throughout the year.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a high school sports reporter, and why are they important?

To thrive as a High School Sports Reporter, you need strong writing, interviewing, and research skills, typically supported by a background in journalism or communications. Familiarity with digital content management systems, social media platforms, and multimedia tools such as cameras and audio recorders is also important. Curiosity, adaptability, and the ability to build rapport with student-athletes, coaches, and community members are standout soft skills. These abilities ensure accurate, engaging coverage that resonates with audiences and maintains trust in fast-paced reporting environments.

What are some common challenges high school sports reporters face when covering multiple teams and events?

High school sports reporters often juggle covering numerous games, teams, and sports within tight deadlines, which can be challenging during busy sports seasons. Balancing fair coverage among different schools and sports while maintaining accuracy and engaging storytelling requires strong organizational and time-management skills. Reporters also need to build relationships with coaches, athletes, and school staff to gather firsthand information and insightful quotes, all while ensuring impartiality and professionalism in their reporting.

What is the difference between High School Sports Reporter vs Local Sports Journalist?

AspectHigh School Sports ReporterLocal Sports Journalist
CredentialsTypically a degree in journalism or communicationsSimilar credentials, often with additional experience in sports coverage
Work EnvironmentHigh school events, local media outletsVarious sports venues, newspapers, online platforms
Employer & IndustryHigh schools, local TV/radio stations, online sports sitesLocal newspapers, TV stations, online media

High School Sports Reporters focus on covering high school sports events and athletes, often working for local media or school publications. Local Sports Journalists have a broader scope, covering multiple levels of sports within the community, including high school, college, and professional teams. Both roles require strong reporting skills and sports knowledge, but the scope and audience differ.

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Infographic showing various High School Sports Reporter job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 51% Full Time, 44% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 98% In-person, and 2% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $39,099 per year, or $18.8 per hour.

High School Sports Reporter

Hearst

Austin, TX • Hybrid

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

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6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 27 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

High School Sports Reporter, Austin American-Statesman 

The Austin American-Statesman's high school sports reporters are versatile and high-impact journalists. Intense intention is paid to football, softball, baseball and basketball, with an emphasis on storytelling, breaking news and responding to reader interests. This position is expected to cover games, break news, file FOIA requests to uncover the innerworkings of the UIL and tell stories of the children and families that make Central Texas sports special.    

What will you do? 

  • Help cover Texas high school sports with a focus on football, basketball and baseball, but helping in other sports areas as well 

  • Take lead on enterprise topics and public records reporting related to the UIL. We expect novel reporting (either document dives or features) to come monthly in this role. 

  • Monitor UIL violations and recruiting news for the dozens of schools in Central Texas. This means sourcing up coaches and families 

  • Mesh on-court success/happenings with off-court developments (NIL, eligibility rules, coaches' compensation, etc.) 

  • Provide rankings lists for the area's top teams and players in different sports 

  • Write high-interest trending briefs when they arise 

  • Organize and send out weekly high school newsletter 

  • Shoot video and appear on camera for social media videos and other off-platform content; help build alternative story formats using our menu of options. 

  • Track metrics to ensure we're putting our efforts into areas that engage with the audience. 

What will it take to be successful? 

  • The successful candidate will have experience and be comfortable covering a range of sports from track to basketball to softball.  

  • Understanding of UIL transfer rules and familiarity with high school-college recruiting 

  • Ability to obtain public records and source-build within the high school sports community.  

  • Time management skills, multitasking skills and prioritization skills under tight deadlines and communication skills will be paramount. 

  • 3 or more years professional experience covering athletics  

  • Experience working with video and with SEO. Experience working with data sets and data visualization.  

  • Strong ability to use social media and KPIs to guide decision-making on story ideas and beat coverage 

  • Familiarity with a range of sports and the ability to pinch-hit on certain beats with little notice 

The Austin American-Statesman (statesman.com), a division of Hearst Newspapers, is the largest newspaper in Central Texas and one of the largest in the state. Acquired by the Hearst Corporation in 2025, the Statesman was founded in 1871, is an annual winner for different statewide or national awards including the Pulitzer Prize and most recently was a Pulitzer finalist for coverage of the Uvalde school shooting. 

About Hearst Newspapers 

With 2,500 employees across the nation, HNP represents a network of 25 daily and 52 weekly publications, including the San Francisco Chronicle, Houston Chronicle, San Antonio Express-News, Dallas Morning News and Albany Times Union, marketing services businesses, and entertainment businesses such as King Features Syndicate.  

At HNP, we are investing in new and innovative ways to tell stories - growing newsrooms, diversifying tools, evolving platforms - to support the millions of people who trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action and be inspired.   

Be a part of something bigger - Your Headline Awaits. 

Recognizing the diverse needs of our candidates, if you are interested in applying for employment and need assistance or an accommodation to use our website or regarding the application process, please contact us by email at hnpemployment@hearst.com.  Please do not use this email address to inquire about the status of applications. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests for a reasonable accommodation through this email address.

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