Penn State Football Reporter

Job description

Strengthening and empowering all of the communities we serve. Penn State Football Reporter 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. What you’ll do: The base salary range is $55,000 to $65,000 per year. - 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 we’re lo...