Sports Reporter

Sports reporter sought in Quad Cities Join a team of sports journalists who cover the Iowa Hawkeyes, a PGA tour event, three minor league teams, two private colleges and prep sports for 15 schools in a competitive media market of nearly 385,000 people. The Quad-City Times and Dispatch-Argus, daily newspapers in the Quad-Cities, are seeking a sport reporter able to write compelling stories with a strong digital focus. This is an esteemed sports department looking for a forward-thinking reporter with an audience-first approach. Apply at https://lee.net/careers/ and search for Davenport as the location. When applying, please submit the following items: a cover letter; a resume detailing relevant journalism experience; and five examples of published journalism work. Rich in sports heritage, the Quad-Cities is a cluster of cities on the banks of the Mississippi River that offer an affordable lifestyle with bigger-city amenities. The digital and traditional print media platforms of the Quad-City Times and Dispatch-Argus are part of Lee Enterprises, a dynamic media company committed to local news - and acquiring and growing outstanding journalists. Why Join Us? Lee Enterprises offers competitive wages in a dynamic, interesting work environment with career growth opportunities. We offer an extensive benefit program that can be personalized to your needs. Our benefit program includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance. In addition, we offer a 401K retirement plan with company match. We also offer generous paid time off to allow the flexibility to balance personal life and work. This includes paid parental leave for new parents. Lee Enterprises is a leading provider of high-quality local news, with 77 daily newspapers in 26 states that have print, digital and e-replica versions. Lee's newspapers have a combined circulation of more than 1.2 million daily. Our digital sites attract more than 44 million unique visits monthly. We also have a rapidly growing roster of digital products for consumers, and are committed to aggressive digital growth. Lee Enterprises is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting and retaining a workforce whose div