Multimedia Sports Reporter

Multimedia Sports Reporter
Roswell Daily Record | Roswell, New Mexico

Position Title: Multimedia Sports Reporter

Job Status: Full-time

Salary: 44,000-48,000 depending on experience and tied to local living wage

The Roswell Daily Record—the most famous little newspaper in the world—is looking for an ambitious Multimedia Sports Reporter to lead our local coverage. You’ll work directly with a local editor and statewide news and sports team who coach reporters on digital content strategy, multimedia storytelling, and data-driven reporting to ensure your work has maximum impact.

As a community newsroom in the largest city in the region, we provide a rare opportunity to shape what community sports looks like at a thriving local news organization. You will enjoy the creative freedom of an independent newsroom while benefiting from a modern tech stack to focus on creating great content across social, web, newsletter and print. Your work will gain statewide reach through our partnership with a larger news group.

What You'll Build

• Cover local high school, regional, and community sports, including game coverage, feature stories, and breaking news.

• Develop enterprise stories that highlight athletes, coaches, teams, and the impact of sports throughout the community.

• A signature visual style for our sports brand, supported by a network of freelance sports photographers and a collaborative editorial team.

• Create engaging, platform-specific content for the web and social media channels.

• Assist with podcasts, video interviews, and multimedia storytelling projects.

• Build strong relationships with coaches, athletic directors, and community leaders.

• Collaborate with editors and team members to deliver timely, accurate, and compelling journalism.
  
  

What We're Looking For

Our community loves sports and believes the best stories are about people. We are looking for someone endlessly curious about new tools—from leveraging AI to analyze sports stats to using social media video to build personal and publication brands. You will be part of a team that uses audience analytics to call audibles when reader interest shifts, focusing on high-quality local information that connects neighbors.

Qualifications include:

• Experience in journalism/communications, specifically in a newsroom or sports marketing program. A four-year college degree is not required for experienced candidates. (recent and early-career graduates with strong portfolios are encouraged to apply).

• Strong news judgment, sharp headline-writing skills, and commitment to clear, concise prose ("omitting needless words") and familiarity with AP style and journalism ethics.

• On-camera confidence, specifically for short-form social media video content and ability to pre-write background content to meet fast-paced deadlines.

• Ability to shoot basic photography and video; familiarity with digital publishing platforms and analytics.

• Collaborative mindset to work alongside photographers, freelancers, and newsroom peers.

• A supportive, coaching-first culture: You’ll work with experienced editors who prioritize your growth, offering dedicated time for pitch development, multimedia training, and digital strategy.

About Us & Why Roswell?

The Roswell Daily Record recently joined New Mexico's largest publishing group—a network of 8 locally owned news outlets named one of New Mexico's fastest-growing companies two years in a row. New ownership is investing in expanding key beats, including local sports, and reader engagement across multiple platforms. As a part of a statewide group, local reporters have statewide reach through network papers and syndication partners.

Roswell is the economic center of southeastern New Mexico, serving over 60,000 residents. Known globally for its unique UFO history, Roswell offers a vibrant arts scene, beautiful parks, proximity to outdoor recreation at Bottomless Lakes State Park, lots of local businesses but large enough to attract national big box and restaurant brands, and a low cost of living with classic Southwestern charm. Roswell is within daytrip reach of iconic New Mexico destinations in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Carlsbad, and Clovis, the mountains of Ruidoso and larger shopping and healthcare options in Lubbock, Texas.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: 44,000-48,000 per year, set for living wage standards for the market

• Reimbursement for health insurance premiums

• Generous leave policy, including unlimited personal leave for journalists who consistently meet deadlines
  
  

How to Apply

Please submit the following materials via our online application portal at nm.news

1. Tell us about yourself

2. Resume

3. 4 to 8 portfolio clips/PDFs/links (writing samples, sports coverage preferred