How much does a Sports Writer make in Maryland? The average Sports Writer salary in Maryland is $33,391 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $29,388 and $38,265. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Sports Writer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Sports Writer Salary $25,743 MD February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Sports Writer Salary $29,388 MD February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Sports Writer Salary $33,391 MD February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Sports Writer Salary $38,265 MD February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Sports Writer Salary $42,703 MD February 26, 2024
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What is a Sports Writer ?

Sports journalism is a form of writing that reports on sporting topics and competitions. Sports journalism is the essential element of many news media organizations. While the sports department (along with entertainment news) within some newspapers has been mockingly called the toy department, because sports journalists do not concern themselves with the 'serious' topics covered by the news desk, sports coverage has grown in importance as sport has grown in wealth, power, and influence. Also, some media organizations are devoted entirely to sports reporting — newspapers and magazines such a...

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Dundalk, MD Avg. Salary $33,292 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Abell, MD Avg. Salary $35,889 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Aberdeen, MD Avg. Salary $32,691 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD Avg. Salary $32,874 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Abingdon, MD Avg. Salary $32,690 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Accident, MD Avg. Salary $29,716 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Accokeek, MD Avg. Salary $35,986 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Adamstown, MD Avg. Salary $35,199 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Allen, MD Avg. Salary $34,428 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Andrews Air Force Base, MD Avg. Salary $36,040 Date Updated February 26, 2024
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Mohegan Sun - Owasso , OK
** Cage Cashier** **JOB DESCRIPTION:** Handles all monetary transactions that occur within the daily Cage Operations functions. This includes, but is not limited to, cage cashiering, chip bank, marker bank, poker bank, ES cashiering and impressment cashiering. Distributes monies to guests via Slot Ticket redemption, chip redemption, and check cashing. Processes monetary transactions for other departments. Ensures that all transactions are completed in an efficient and accurate manner. Responsible for securing the integrity of assigned assets. Maintains the accountability of company funds in accordance with Internal Controls and Gaming Commission Rules and Regulations. Assists in managing the traffic flow in and out of the poker games. Assists in registering players into computerized seating program. Announces players names and tables when seats become available. Helps to ensure the smooth operation of the poker room by performing the following assigned duties: exchange chips for curren
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Advance Local : MassLive.com - Worcester , MA
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our mission to strengthen and empower the communities we serve. Are you looking for a sports reporting position that will get you through the door of a major media company, where they will teach and mentor you? Do you want a chance to prove you have the sports knowledge, instincts and work ethic while presented withan opportunityfor growth and promotion? If so, we want to hear from you! MassLive is searching for a savvy sports reporter with sound writing skills to learn how to reach audiences seeking information about streaming, tickets, apparel, and other revenue-producing opportunities in the sports world. This person will draw upon their sports knowledge to write several articles a day intended to help readers find theinformation,deals and events they’re searching for. Planning and strategizing are crucial,as is a familiarity with the pro and college sports calendar. Reacting quickly to breaking sports news is part of the job, too,
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New York Liberty Reporter Job Summary ClutchPoints’ New York Liberty Reporter will lead our on-site WNBA reporting coverage for the Liberty. They will need to be credentialed for games and practices in New York and write timely, engaging content in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has been credentialed for sporting events before, has a strong understanding of the 24/7 news cycle, is adept at making relationships with players, coaches, agents and execs and is well-versed in sharing their content on social media and various digital sports platforms. They also will assist our Head of Women’s Sports to help with other tasks as needed within our Women’s Sports vertical. Duties Attend home games and practices for the Liberty Report off press conferences, obtain exclusive interviews and shoot video to capture viral content as appropriate Identify content opportunities to maximize real-time traffic utilizing our internal content strategy and identification guide Write trending rea
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ClutchPoints - Las Vegas , NV
Las Vegas Aces Reporter Job Summary ClutchPoints’ Las Vegas Aces Reporter will lead our on-site WNBA reporting coverage for the defending champion Aces. They will need to be credentialed for games and practices in Las Vegas and write timely, engaging content in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has been credentialed for sporting events before, has a strong understanding of the 24/7 news cycle, is adept at making relationships with players, coaches, agents and execs and is well-versed in sharing their content on social media and various digital sports platforms. They also will assist our Head of Women’s Sports to help with other tasks as needed within our Women’s Sports vertical. Duties Attend home games and practices for the Aces Report off press conferences, obtain exclusive interviews and shoot video to capture viral content as appropriate Identify content opportunities to maximize real-time traffic utilizing our internal content strategy and identification guide Write tr
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MediaNews Group, Inc. - Concord , CA
Summary: The Bay Area News Group (Mercury News/East Bay Times) is seeking an ambitious and versatile reporter to join our sports department as the Golden State Warriors beat writer, covering the team, its superstars and the NBA. Our reporters work for millions of online readers and hundreds of thousands of subscribers at our two daily newspapers. You should care about metrics that reflect readership and respond to the reactions of your online audience in real time. Must be located in the South or East Bay Area. What you will do: Provide quick analysis in less than an hour after a game as well as deep-dive enterprise suitable for our digital and print platforms Write hard-hitting analysis Produce compelling feature stories on and off the court Write and post quick takes, and provide regular weekly content that readers will come to rely on like weekly mailbags Stay on top of breaking news on the beat, get the facts out quickly and then come back to the story with more in-depth reporting
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Gray Television - Presque Isle , ME
About Gray Television: Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households. We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business. About WAGM: WAGM is a CBS and FOX affiliate, with the #1 rated 6PM News in the Nation! Bordering Canada to the north, east and west. We serve Aroostook County, an area larger than the state of Rhode Island and Connecticut combined. Here it is known simply as "The County". Enjoy the way life should be, here in the County. With its natural beauty; all four seasons offer new opportunities, from water sports on our numerous lakes, hiking and camping in Aroostook State Park, skiing Big Rock Mountain, or ATVing and snowmobiling our 2300 miles of groomed trails. Job Summary/Des
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