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Advance Local Media LLC

Youth Sports Reporter

Iselin, NJ · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

New Jersey youth and travel sports. In this newly created role, you will expand our reporting ... A self-starter excited to build a brand-new beat from the ground up. * Strong reporting and writing ...

Da Francesco's

Youth Sports Reporter

Iselin, NJ

$65K - $75K/yr

New Jersey youth and travel sports. In this newly created role, you will expand our reporting ... A self-starter excited to build a brand-new beat from the ground up. * Strong reporting and writing ...

Lee Enterprises

Buffalo Bills Beat Reporter

Buffalo, NY · On-site

$23.25 - $31.50/hr

We are looking for an aggressive reporter who, as the lead beat writer on the Buffalo Bills, can ... sports editor will become APSE president in July. Our ideal candidate will be able to break news ...

leeenterprises

Buffalo Bills Beat Reporter

Buffalo, NY · On-site

$23.25 - $31.50/hr

We are looking for an aggressive reporter who, as the lead beat writer on the Buffalo Bills, can ... sports editor will become APSE president in July. Our ideal candidate will be able to break news ...

leeenterprises

Buffalo Bills Beat Reporter

Buffalo, NY

$23.25 - $31.50/hr

We are looking for an aggressive reporter who, as the lead beat writer on the Buffalo Bills, can ... sports editor will become APSE president in July. Our ideal candidate will be able to break news ...

Advance Local Media

Youth Sports Reporter

Iselin, NJ · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

New Jersey youth and travel sports. In this newly created role, you will expand our reporting ... A self-starter excited to build a brand-new beat from the ground up. * Strong reporting and writing ...

gannett

Clemson Sports Reporter

Greenville, SC · On-site

... written beat coverage based on audience tendencies and metrics. We want someone who is a self ... sports director and deputy region sports directors to evaluate what's working use metrics to ...

gannett

High School Sports Reporter

Clarksville, TN · On-site

The Leaf Chronicle , part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, seeks a high-energy writer who can own high ... College or other high-level sports beat experience preferred; strong digital skills required.

gannett

Clemson Sports Reporter

Greenville, SC · On-site

... written beat coverage based on audience tendencies and metrics. We want someone who is a self ... sports director and deputy region sports directors to evaluate what's working use metrics to ...

gannett

High School Sports Reporter

Clarksville, TN · On-site

The Leaf Chronicle , part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, seeks a high-energy writer who can own high ... College or other high-level sports beat experience preferred; strong digital skills required.

gannett

High School Sports Reporter (T2)

Asheville, NC · On-site

The best candidate will have dynamic writing ability and the knowledge to write about football ... an entry-level position, but 1-2 years' reporting/newsroom experience is preferred. · Adept at ...

gannett

High School Sports Reporter (T2)

Asheville, NC · On-site

The best candidate will have dynamic writing ability and the knowledge to write about football ... an entry-level position, but 1-2 years' reporting/newsroom experience is preferred. · Adept at ...

gannett

Sports Reporter

Memphis, TN · On-site

The Commercial Appeal , part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, seeks a high-energy writer who can own high ... Comfort building a beat and communicating with athletes and coaches. * This role requires a valid ...

gannett

Sports Reporter

Memphis, TN · On-site

The Commercial Appeal , part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, seeks a high-energy writer who can own high ... Comfort building a beat and communicating with athletes and coaches. * This role requires a valid ...

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How much do entry level sports beat writer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level sports beat writer in the United States is $54,981.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $60,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Sports Beat Writer vs Entry Level Sports Journalist?

AspectEntry Level Sports Beat WriterEntry Level Sports Journalist
CredentialsBachelor's in Journalism, Communications, or related fieldBachelor's in Journalism, Communications, or related field
Work EnvironmentNewspapers, online media, sports networksNewspapers, online media, sports networks
Job FocusCovering specific sports teams or events regularlyReporting on sports news, features, and broader topics
Common UsageAssigned to specific beats or teamsCovering a variety of sports topics and stories

Both roles typically require similar educational backgrounds and work environments. The main difference is that a Sports Beat Writer focuses on covering specific teams or sports regularly, while a Sports Journalist may cover a broader range of sports news and stories. Understanding these distinctions can help job seekers target their applications effectively.

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Youth Sports Reporter

Advance Local Media LLC

Iselin, NJ • On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Strengthening and empowering all of the communities we serve.
NJ.com is seeking a self-motivated Youth Sports Reporter to build a first-of-its-kind coverage area for our high school sports team: New Jersey youth and travel sports.
In this newly created role, you will expand our reporting beyond high school athletes and into the world of youth sports - covering athletes as young as 6 and up to high school age - across every sport and every corner of the state. This is a chance to help make NJ.com one of the only major media organizations in the country with a dedicated youth sports beat, reaching an entirely new audience of parents, coaches and young athletes.
We're looking for someone who thrives on building something from the ground up: someone who can develop a wide network of contacts across travel programs and tournaments, turn that network into a steady stream of recaps, rankings and roundups, and spot the bigger stories - injury trends, scandals, tech innovations - shaping youth sports today. Live-streaming opportunities are also a major part of this beat, giving parents access to games they can't find anywhere else online.
The base salary range for this role is $65,000-$75,000 annually.
This role will require reliable transportation to attend games, tournaments and events across the state, and will include night and weekend hours.
What you'll be doing:
  • Cover youth and travel sports athletes (ages 6 to 14) across every sport statewide.
  • Recap major tournaments, highlight top performers, and compile rankings on a regular basis.
  • Report on the broader youth sports landscape, including injury trends, scandals and tech innovations.
  • Build and maintain a network of contacts across travel programs and tournaments who supply game and tournament roundups.
  • Help drive subscriptions by publishing the names and performances of hundreds of youth athletes across the state.
  • Identify and pursue live-streaming opportunities for youth sporting events not currently available anywhere else online.
  • Work collaboratively with the high school sports team to build out this coverage area from scratch.
  • Engage with our audiences, as needed, on social media platforms.

Our ideal candidate will have the following:
  • Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
  • A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
  • A self-starter excited to build a brand-new beat from the ground up.
  • Strong reporting and writing skills, with the ability to produce both quick-hit recaps and longer features.
  • An ability to develop sources and relationships with travel program organizers, coaches and tournament directors.
  • Familiarity with the New Jersey youth and travel sports landscape, or the ability to learn it quickly.
  • An ability to work independently under tight deadlines while juggling a wide range of sports and age groups.
  • Comfort with live-streaming tools and technology, or a willingness to learn.

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