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Lee Enterprises

Buffalo Bills Beat Reporter

Buffalo, NY · On-site

$23.25 - $31.50/hr

BUFFALO BILLS BEAT REPORTER The Buffalo News is seeking an experienced, digital-savvy journalist ... 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

BUFFALO BILLS BEAT REPORTER The Buffalo News is seeking an experienced, digital-savvy journalist ... 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

BUFFALO BILLS BEAT REPORTER The Buffalo News is seeking an experienced, digital-savvy journalist ... sports editor will become APSE president in July. Our ideal candidate will be able to break news ...

Da Francesco's

Youth Sports Reporter

Iselin, NJ · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

NJ.com is seeking a self-motivated Y outh Sports Reporter to build a first-of-its-kind coverage ... Live-streaming opportunities are also a major part of this beat, giving parents access to games ...

Advance Local Media LLC

Youth Sports Reporter

Iselin, NJ · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

NJ.com is seeking a self-motivated Y outh Sports Reporter to build a first-of-its-kind coverage ... Live-streaming opportunities are also a major part of this beat, giving parents access to games ...

Advance Local Media

Youth Sports Reporter

Iselin, NJ · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

NJ.com is seeking a self-motivated Y outh Sports Reporter to build a first-of-its-kind coverage ... Live-streaming opportunities are also a major part of this beat, giving parents access to games ...

Tribune and Times

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Sports Reporter

Harrisonville, MO · On-site

$38K - $44K/yr

The Beat: What Makes This Role Exciting You will be the voice of high school sports across our region. You won't just report scores--you'll tell the deep, human stories behind the athletes, coaches ...

gannett

College Sports Reporter

Oklahoma City, OK

While football is a year-round priority, this reporter will also team with columnists and the OU beat writer to lead coverage of other sports -- including basketball, baseball, softball and ...

gannett

College Sports Reporter

Oklahoma City, OK

While football is a year-round priority, this reporter will also team with columnists and the OU beat writer to lead coverage of other sports -- including basketball, baseball, softball and ...

gannett

High School Sports Reporter

Jackson, TN · On-site

... reporter to lead our vast high school sports coverage in Madison County, Tennessee and the ... Comfort building a beat and communicating with athletes and coaches. * This role requires a valid ...

gannett

High School Sports Reporter

Jackson, TN · On-site

... reporter to lead our vast high school sports coverage in Madison County, Tennessee and the ... Comfort building a beat and communicating with athletes and coaches. * This role requires a valid ...

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How much do seasonal sports beat reporter jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for seasonal sports beat reporter in the United States is $18.80, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $20.43 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Seasonal Sports Beat Reporter vs Local Sports Journalist?

AspectSeasonal Sports Beat ReporterLocal Sports Journalist
CredentialsJournalism degree, reporting experienceJournalism degree, reporting experience
Work EnvironmentSports events, press conferences, newsroomLocal sports events, interviews, newsroom
Industry UsageSpecific to sports coverage, seasonal focusBroader local sports coverage, year-round
Search IntentComparing seasonal sports reporting rolesLooking for local sports journalism jobs

Both roles require journalism credentials and involve reporting on sports. The Seasonal Sports Beat Reporter typically focuses on specific sports during a particular season, often covering major events. In contrast, a Local Sports Journalist covers a variety of local sports year-round, providing ongoing coverage. While their skills overlap, the seasonal role emphasizes short-term, event-based reporting, whereas the local journalist maintains continuous coverage of local sports scenes.

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Infographic showing various Seasonal Sports Beat Reporter job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 64% Full Time, 33% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,099 per year, or $18.8 per hour.

Buffalo Bills Beat Reporter

Lee Enterprises

Buffalo, NY • On-site

$23.25 - $31.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

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Company rating: 5.2 out of 10

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Job description

BUFFALO BILLS BEAT REPORTER
The Buffalo News is seeking an experienced, digital-savvy journalist who will own one of the highest-profile beats in the NFL.
We are looking for an aggressive reporter who, as the lead beat writer on the Buffalo Bills, can break news, provide analysis and take readers behind the scenes at One Bills Drive in a way that expands our audience in Western New York and beyond.
The Bills have an enormous, passionate, worldwide audience. And Buffalo News readers have an insatiable appetite for the Bills: As our No. 1 franchise topic, we publish at least one Bills story every day, usually many more.
The Buffalo News has a proud history of unparalleled NFL coverage. It is the only organization from which three writers have served as president of the Pro Football Writers of America. We won seven APSE Top 10 honors this year, including the coveted "Triple Crown," and the executive sports editor will become APSE president in July.
Our ideal candidate will be able to break news and tell great stories across multiple platforms, often simultaneously. He or she will be as comfortable working sources as sitting in the press box covering the game. We are looking for someone whose writing reflects ambition and enterprise and can identify new ways to make sure your content grows our subscriber base and overall audience.
You'll play a collaborative role on a four-person team that covers a franchise that generates as much buzz as any in North American sports. The spotlight is always on an NFL franchise, but it burns brighter here - never more than now, with Josh Allen at the controls, a new coach in Joe Brady and a brand-new stadium opening this fall.
A deep knowledge of football is a must. Previous NFL beat experience is preferred, but we will consider those with strong experience on a major college or other pro beat.
In this role, you will:
  • Produce coverage that goes beyond press availability, establishing a unique voice on the beat.
  • Develop sources and break news of all sorts on the Bills beat.
  • Contribute to our podcasts and produce vertical video.
  • Maintain consistent communication with editors and fellow staff members.
  • Monitor data analytics to understand what our readers want.
  • Be a strong storyteller who can report on the inner workings of the Bills organization and the rest of the NFL.

Other requirements include:
  • Proficiency in social media as a reporting and reader engagement tool
  • Ability to write quickly, clearly and accurately on deadline
  • Digital fluency
  • Effective time management skills given multiple responsibilities and travel commitments.

The Buffalo News has the largest staff of journalists in the region. We have a history of breaking big stories and investing in stories that matter. We strive to hire talented and dedicated people who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. People of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply.
Why Buffalo? The region is a lot more than chicken wings and snow. The city has seen a resurgence that makes it an exciting time to work and live here. Aside from professional sports teams, the city has a philharmonic, a growing waterfront, a burgeoning medical campus and plenty of attitude - not to mention Niagara Falls, beautiful hikes and ski slopes all within a short drive.
Lee Enterprises is a leading provider of local news and information and a major subscription and advertising platform, with daily and weekly newspapers and rapidly expanding digital products serving 114 markets across 25 states.

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