Get paid to watch the game

Flint Beat is seeking a passionate and dedicated Sports Stringer to cover local sports in Flint, Michigan. As a Sports Stringer, you will play a key role in bringing Flint’s sports stories to life, providing in-depth coverage of high school, local leagues and community sports events.

Responsibilities:

  • Attend and cover local sports events in Flint, including high school and community games.
  • Write clear, engaging, and accurate game recaps, features, and sports news stories.
  • Take high-quality photos and videos to accompany written content.
  • Edit and produce multimedia content for use on Flint Beat’s website and social media platforms.
  • Post and engage with content on various social media platforms to enhance audience reach and engagement.

Qualifications:

  • A strong passion for sports and a keen interest in local community events.
  • Proven experience in journalism, with a focus on sports reporting.
  • Ability to take high-quality photos and produce engaging videos is highly preferred.
  • Proficiency with social media platforms (e.g., Twitter, Facebook, Instagram) and experience in using editing software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro).
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Application Process:

If you have a love for sports and storytelling, we want to hear from you! Please send your resume, cover letter, and examples of your previous work (writing samples, photography, and/or video production) to jiquanda@flintbeat.com.

Deadline to Apply: October 31, 2024.

Flint Beat is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, disability, or other underrepresented groups.

Join our team and help tell the stories of Flint’s vibrant sports community!

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Flint Beat‘s founder and publisher, Jiquanda Johnson is a Flint-area native with more than 16 years of experience in journalism including print, television and digital media. She has worked for The Detroit News, NBC25, Fox and MLive Media Group/The Flint Journal, where she covered the city of Flint.

As a reporter covering Flint for MLive, Jiquanda discovered that the community needed a news publication focused only on Flint, Mich. Flint Beat was launched on March 13, 2017 to fill that need.