Penn State Football Reporter

Advance Media • Hampden Township, PA

3d • $55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

PennLive — Pennsylvania’s most‑read local news site for six consecutive years —
is looking for a driven, relentless reporter to own the Penn State football
beat.

This is a highly competitive, high‑profile assignment.

The right candidate will have the instincts and ambition to break through a
crowded landscape, consistently scoop the competition, and deliver coverage that
sets the agenda.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field or equivalent experience
• A minimum of three years of journalism experience with a proven ability in reporting and writing.
• Proven ability to source, report and break news on a fast‑moving beat.
• Strong news judgment and the competitive drive to win stories.
• Comfort working across written, visual and audio platforms.
• A knack for identifying and executing enterprise stories — especially those that explore the business, governance and the power dynamics of college sports.
• This job requires reliable transportation to meet sources and cover breaking news in the field.

Responsibilities

• Break news aggressively and follow it with smart, authoritative reporting that explains what it means — and what’s coming next.
• Cover Penn State football with a major emphasis on recruiting, the transfer portal, NIL, roster building and long‑term program strategy.
• Move with urgency across platforms, delivering timely reporting for readers, viewers and listeners.
• Go beyond game results to answer the questions fans care about most: future personnel decisions, coaching strategy, program direction and the business forces shaping college football.
• Produce content in multiple formats, including stories, video and podcasts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees