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NYP Holdings, Inc.

Senior Reporter

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$95K - $110K/yr

: The New York Post delivers news, sports, pop culture and entertainment with unmatched speed ... our beat reporters to synthesize notes and craft them into well-written stories • Build and ...

gannett

Kansas Statehouse Reporter

Topeka, KS

This beat offers the opportunity to go out and find the best stories. The right candidate will have ... Topeka is a regional center for health, education, business and sports, and has an active arts and ...

gannett

Kansas Statehouse Reporter

Topeka, KS

This beat offers the opportunity to go out and find the best stories. The right candidate will have ... Topeka is a regional center for health, education, business and sports, and has an active arts and ...

gannett

Breaking/Trending Reporter

Akron, OH · On-site

Managing a high-volume beat while balancing ongoing longer-range stories. * Handling breaking news ... Localizing national trending stories in news, sports, culture, entertainment and politics.

gannett

Breaking/Trending Reporter

Akron, OH

Managing a high-volume beat while balancing ongoing longer-range stories. * Handling breaking news ... Localizing national trending stories in news, sports, culture, entertainment and politics.

gannett

Sports Reporter, Amarillo TX

Amarillo, TX · On-site

The Globe-News covers high school sports in a competitive market, and the ideal candidate will know ... Comfort building a beat and communicating with athletes and coaches. Application Instructions We ...

gannett

Sports Reporter, Amarillo TX

Amarillo, TX · On-site

The Globe-News covers high school sports in a competitive market, and the ideal candidate will know ... Comfort building a beat and communicating with athletes and coaches. Application Instructions We ...

Gannett Co., Inc.

Kansas Statehouse Reporter

Topeka, KS · On-site

This beat offers the opportunity to go out and find the best stories. The right candidate will have ... Topeka is a regional center for health, education, business and sports, and has an active arts and ...

Hearst

Texas Brands Reporter, Chron

Houston, TX · Hybrid

$23.50 - $31.75/hr

Developing sources and chasing news leads and features within their assigned beat For what types of ... Focusing on stories that capture local culture and spark conversation, Chron covers trending sports ...

Hearst Newspapers

Texas Brands Reporter, Chron

Houston, TX · Hybrid

$23.50 - $31.75/hr

Developing sources and chasing news leads and features within their assigned beat For what types of ... Focusing on stories that capture local culture and spark conversation, Chron covers trending sports ...

Hearst Television

Texas Brands Reporter, Chron

Houston, TX · Hybrid

$22.50 - $30.75/hr

Developing sources and chasing news leads and features within their assigned beat For what types of ... Focusing on stories that capture local culture and spark conversation, Chron covers trending sports ...

Hearst Newspapers

Texas Brands Reporter, Chron

Houston, TX · Hybrid

$23.50 - $31.75/hr

Developing sources and chasing news leads and features within their assigned beat For what types of ... Focusing on stories that capture local culture and spark conversation, Chron covers trending sports ...

Hearst Newspapers

Texas Brands Reporter, Chron

Houston, TX · Hybrid

$23.50 - $31.75/hr

Developing sources and chasing news leads and features within their assigned beat For what types of ... Focusing on stories that capture local culture and spark conversation, Chron covers trending sports ...

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How much do sports beat reporter jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for 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 a Sports Beat Reporter job?

A Sports Beat Reporter is a journalist who covers a specific sports team, league, or topic regularly. They attend games, interview players and coaches, analyze performances, and provide in-depth coverage for media outlets. Their goal is to keep audiences informed with timely news, insights, and behind-the-scenes stories. Strong writing, interviewing, and research skills are essential for success in this role.

What are the primary challenges a Sports Beat Reporter faces in their daily work?

Sports Beat Reporters often experience fast-paced, unpredictable schedules due to live games, breaking sports news, and late-night deadlines. They must quickly build relationships with athletes, coaches, and team staff to get reliable information and exclusive insights. Working under tight timelines, balancing multiple stories, and adapting coverage to different platforms (print, web, social) are common challenges. However, the role is rewarding for those who love storytelling, thrive under pressure, and want to immerse themselves in the world of sports journalism.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Sports Beat Reporter position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Sports Beat Reporter, you need strong writing and reporting skills, deep knowledge of sports journalism, and often a degree in journalism or communications. Familiarity with digital content management systems, audio/video editing tools, and social media platforms is typically required. Excellent interpersonal skills, deadline management, and adaptability help reporters build sources and deliver timely stories in fast-paced environments. These abilities ensure accurate, engaging coverage that keeps readers informed and builds credibility within the sports community.

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Infographic showing various Sports Beat Reporter job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, and 5% Part Time. Highlights an 71% In-person, 24% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,099 per year, or $18.8 per hour.
Penn State Football Reporter

Penn State Football Reporter

Advance Local Media

Mechanicsburg, PA • On-site

$55K - $65K/yr

Full-time

Posted yesterday

Job description

Strengthening and empowering all of the communities we serve.
PennStateFootball Reporter

PennLive -Pennsylvania's mostread local news site for six consecutive years - is looking for a driven, relentless reporter to own thePennStatefootball beat.

This is a highly competitive, highprofile 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.

What you'll do:

  • Break news aggressively and follow it with smart, authoritative reporting that explains what it means - and what's coming next.
  • CoverPennStatefootball with a major emphasis on recruiting, the transfer portal, NIL, roster building and longterm 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.

The base salary range is $55,000 to $65,000 per year.

What we're looking for:

  • 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 fastmoving 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.

Thisjobrequires reliable transportation to meet sources and cover breaking news in the field.

If you thrive on competition, live for exclusives, and can help readers, viewers and listeners understand not just what's happening, but why it matters, this job is for you.

Please upload samples of your best work or a list of story links when you apply.

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