<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4Pu3C3_1GnVcBnv00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4Pu3C3_1GnVcBnv00" width="1200" height="800" ><p>FLINT, Mich. — From weeknight matchups to weekend highlights, Flint Beat is seeking an experienced seasonal sports editor to keep readers connected to Flint-area sports.</p><p>The editor will coordinate reporters, freelance stringers and photographers to deliver game recaps, scores, roundups and highlights, with opportunities to develop features about local athletes, coaches and teams. Responsibilities include assigning, editing, writing and publishing coverage on Flint Beat’s website, initially focusing on boys and girls basketball and hockey.</p><p>The contract pays $2,000 to $2,500 per month for approximately 15 to 20 hours per week, beginning on an agreed date in November 2026 and continuing through March 31, 2027. Evening, late-night and weekend availability is required.</p><p>Find out more about the job below.</p><p><b>Location:</b> Flint and Genesee County, Michigan <b>Position type:</b> Seasonal contract <b>Contract dates:</b> November 2026 through March 31, 2027; start date negotiable <b>Compensation:</b> $2,000–$2,500 per month, depending on experience <b>Expected workload:</b> Approximately 15–20 hours per week <b>Reports to:</b> Managing editor</p><h2>About the position</h2><p>Flint Beat seeks an experienced sports editor to lead coverage of Flint-area high school sports. The editor will assign and edit stories, coordinate journalists, freelance stringers and photographers, write as needed, and publish coverage on Flint Beat’s website.</p><p>The initial contract will focus on boys and girls basketball and hockey, along with any remaining football postseason coverage. There may be an opportunity to return for the August 2027 through March 2028 sports seasons.</p><p>This role requires evening, late-night and weekend availability. The editor must be available during selected games and through postgame editing and publication.</p><h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Plan coverage of selected games, tournaments, playoffs and championships.</li><li>Maintain a coverage calendar and assign journalists, stringers and photographers within the approved budget.</li><li>Set clear expectations for assignments, deadlines, story length and photographs.</li><li>Coordinate contributors before, during and after games, adjusting assignments when schedules change or coverage gaps arise.</li><li>Edit game stories, post video highlights, roundups, previews and features for accuracy, clarity, fairness, grammar and AP style.</li><li>Verify scores, statistics, names, team records and other essential details.</li><li>Write game recaps, roundups, briefs, previews and occasional features as needed.</li><li>Conduct interviews and provide backup reporting when necessary.</li><li>Write headlines, select photographs, edit captions and publish stories and galleries on Flint Beat’s website and social media platforms including YouTube, Instagram and Facebook.</li><li>Develop coverage beyond game results, including stories about athletes, coaches, teams and issues affecting local sports.</li><li>Provide constructive feedback to contributors.</li><li>Track completed assignments and verify contributor submissions for payment.</li><li>Work with the managing editor on coverage priorities, sensitive stories, corrections and editorial concerns.</li><li>Uphold Flint Beat’s standards for accuracy, fairness and editorial independence.</li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2><ul><li>Previous experience as a sports editor or reporter, including assigning stories, editing coverage and coordinating contributors under deadline.</li><li>Professional sports journalism experience and strong reporting and writing skills.</li><li>Knowledge of high school football, basketball and hockey.</li><li>Strong news judgment, attention to detail and working knowledge of AP style.</li><li>Experience publishing through a website content management system.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple assignments and communicate clearly under deadline.</li><li>Availability for evening, late-night and weekend coverage.</li><li>Reliable internet access and a computer suitable for editing and website publishing.</li><li>Ability to attend local games or conduct in-person reporting when needed.</li></ul><p>Familiarity with Flint-area sports and managing freelance contributors is preferred. A journalism degree is welcome but not required.</p><h2>Schedule</h2><p>The anticipated workload is approximately 15–20 hours per week, including coverage planning, contributor coordination, writing, editing and publishing.</p><p>The sports editor will work with the managing editor to establish coverage dates and deadlines in advance. Game-night responsibilities include pregame coordination and availability through publication of assigned coverage. Weekend and daytime availability may be needed for tournaments and playoffs.</p><p>Writing assignments will be balanced with editing responsibilities within the expected workload. Additional coverage beyond the agreed scope will be discussed in advance.</p><h2>About Flint Beat</h2><p>Flint Beat is a local newsroom serving Flint, Michigan. Our sports coverage highlights local athletes, documents competition and tells stories about the people and communities behind the games.</p><h2>How to apply</h2><p>Email a resume, a brief letter describing your sports editing experience and availability, and three relevant work samples to editor@flintbeat.com. Include examples of both writing and editing, and explain your role in each sample.</p><p>Use <b>“Seasonal Sports Editor”</b> as the subject line.</p><p>Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.</p></div></body>

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FLINT, Mich. — From weeknight matchups to weekend highlights, Flint Beat is seeking an experienced seasonal sports editor to keep readers connected to Flint-area sports. The editor will coordinate reporters, freelance stringers and photographers to deliver game recaps, scores, roundups and highlights, with opportunities to develop features about local athletes, coaches and teams. Responsibilities include assigning, editing, writing and publishing coverage on Flint Beat’s website, initially focusing on boys and girls basketball and hockey.

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