How much does a Sports Writer make in Texas? The average Sports Writer salary in Texas is $31,969 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $28,131 and $36,628. 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 $24,636 TX March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Sports Writer Salary $28,131 TX March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Sports Writer Salary $31,969 TX March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Sports Writer Salary $36,628 TX March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Sports Writer Salary $40,870 TX March 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 Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $28,997 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $29,030 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $29,193 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $31,250 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $28,899 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $32,230 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $30,793 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $29,422 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $28,899 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $30,401 Date Updated March 26, 2024
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Shaw Media - Dixon , IL
Sports Reporter Dixon, IL APPLY NOW We are looking for a team player who will provide quality game reports and in-depth feature stories, while maintaining a reliable presence on social media. We are looking for a candidate who will continue to grow both our print and our digital audiences. The position requires a reporter who knows how to incorporate photos or videos and make a story come to life. The hours for this position call for night and weekend availability. Candidates should have a college degree in journalism or a related field and previous experience. This position requires a thorough understanding of AP style and demonstrated ability to excel on deadlines. Experience with the web, multimedia and photography is a plus. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, dependable transportation and proof of insurance. This position is located in Dixon, Illinois. Responsibilities: Provide coverage of high school athletics beyond just game stories, including features, enterprise
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Job Description WLKY is looking for a Sports Multimedia Journalist who can generate story ideas, convey those stories in a compelling visual way, and has live shot experience. We are seeking a self-motivated individual who understands the pace of a deadline-driven newscasts and is dedicated to impactful local sports coverage. The ideal Sports Reporter/Photographer is an accurate, ethical, compelling storyteller with a team attitude. The right candidate loves telling stories and delivering them live to the viewers. This person will focus on generating high school sports content, but also cover local college teams. He/she will produce content on-air, and on our digital platforms. We are looking for someone who can shoot and edit video and present the story and other sports news in a professional manner. This position is our primary sports photographer, will turn stories daily and fill-in sports anchor on the weekends. Responsibilities: Gather information and video for stories and live re
- 1 day ago
Coloradobroadcasters -
Company Location **Description** Our company is committed to being trusted voices of light and truth reaching hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Bonneville International has been a leader in broadcasting for over 50 years, with a mission to build up, connect, inform and celebrate communities and families across our markets. We currently own and operate 22 radio stations in Seattle, Phoenix, Denver, Sacramento, San Francisco and Salt Lake City, along with the NBC Affiliate TV station, KSL TV 5, in Salt Lake. We're proud of our history, and we want talented people to join us as we continue to grow! POSTION PURPOSE : Produce digital content that discusses the issues of the day, relatable and compelling news, and matters important to family and community. Management will assign responsibilities on a regular and/or rotating basis depending upon need and proven capabilities and the need to provide expertise for the future. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Create digital c
- 1 day ago
MediaNews Group, Inc. - San Jose , CA
Summary: The Bay Area News Group (Mercury News/East Bay Times) is seeking an ambitious and versatile sports reporter who will join our talented high school sports reporting team and help back-up professional beats. We are looking for a sports journalist who can provide quick game analysis in an hour or less as well as deep-dive enterprise suitable for our digital and print platforms. Football is our primary focus from late summer through the early winter. It drives pageviews and subscriptions like nothing else on the high school beat. During football season, we give our readers something new every day in time for our 8 a.m. newsletter. In the winter, we mostly cover basketball. In the spring, we cover sports such as baseball, softball and track and field. This beat also provides opportunities for enterprise stories and in-depth features that reach broad audiences. We are not looking for run-of-the-mill profiles. What you will do: Work in real time, publishing words, sounds and images a
- 3 days ago
Boomtown Casino Biloxi - Biloxi , MS
WERE CHANGING ENTERTAINMENT. COME JOIN US.: Were always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, youll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. Youll work with an incredibly diverse set of co-workers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. Youll also get to work at a company that cares about your career growth and will help you get the support you need to expand your possibilities. Click HERE to learn more about our Day 1 Benefits, 401k Program, Company Perks, Career Opportunities, Advancement Programs, Scholarships and more! WE LOVE OUR WORK.: Your daily responsibilities include for a combination of three of the following functions of Cashier, Main Banker, or Sports Writer: For ALL Roles: Responsible for new player card signups. Responsible for player card reprints. Responsible for player card pin reset. Assists and promotes Penn Play App activation, Penn Wallet, and Penn Wallet Depo
- 4 days ago
University of North Florida - Jacksonville , FL
Sports Editor - Spinnaker Media Please see Special Instructions for more details. Applicant must complete a Student Employment or Support Staff/Administrative/OPS Application (depending on the position type); supplemental documents are required to be uploaded: Applicants must complete an online application, as well as upload supplemental documents, at www.unfjobs.org in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who do not apply online and/or upload all the required documents will not be considered for this position. Once you submit both your completed application and uploaded documents you will receive a confirmation number. Keep the confirmation number for your records. If you have any questions about this position, please contact the Editor-in-Chief at (904) 620-1579, or editor@unfspinnaker.com. Posting Details Position Information Job TitleSports Editor - Spinnaker MediaDepartmentSpinnaker MediaPosition Number966100Requisition Number063967Position TypeStudent AssistantFul
- 4 days ago

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