Reporter/Host

About the role

At SportsNet Pittsburgh, we're passionate about bringing fans closer to the teams they love. As our next rinkside reporter, studio host and podcast co-host, you'll be at the center of Pittsburgh Penguins coverage, delivering live reporting, exclusive interviews, and behind-the-scenes storytelling that enhances each broadcast and brings fans closer to their team.

Responsibilities

• Report live from rinkside during Pittsburgh Penguins broadcasts, providing timely updates, observations, and context throughout the game.
• Conduct live and recorded interviews with players, coaches, and other team personnel before, during, and after games.
• Collaborate with producers, on-air talent and the production team to identify compelling storylines and deliver informative, engaging coverage.
• Develop and produce feature stories and human-interest content that highlight the personalities, journeys and moments that define the team throughout the season.
• Contribute to pregame, intermission, and postgame programming through reporting, analysis and hosting responsibilities as needed.
• Co-host and contribute to production planning of the Penguins-themed Get Me The Brandy video podcast and/or Pirates-themed Bucs Bounty video podcast as assigned.
• Cover practices, media availabilities, press conferences, and team events, creating content for broadcast, streaming and digital platforms.
• Research teams, players, league developments, and emerging storylines to support informed and insightful reporting.
• Represent SportsNet Pittsburgh professionally while building strong working relationships with players, coaches, league personnel, and fans.
• Contribute to SportsNet Pittsburgh's digital and social media platforms by creating timely, engaging content that extends the broadcast experience.
• Participate in promotional appearances, sponsor activations, and community events as needed.
• Travel with the team throughout the season to provide comprehensive road game coverage.
• Perform equivalent roles (with lesser frequency) during the NHL offseason within our Pittsburgh Pirates MLB coverage.
• Execute Pittsburgh Pirates sideline reporter, studio host and podcast host duties as reasonably assigned during the NHL offseason.
• Execute other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in television sports reporting, broadcast journalism or a related on-air role.
• Demonstrated knowledge of hockey and the NHL, with the ability to communicate game action, strategy and storylines in an engaging and accessible manner.
• Demonstrated knowledge of baseball and MLB, with the ability to communicate game events and storylines in a professional manner.
• Exceptional interviewing and storytelling skills, with the ability to build rapport and deliver thoughtful, compelling conversations in live environments.
• Strong on-camera presence with excellent communication skills and confidence under pressure.
• Able to think quickly, adapt to changing situations, and deliver accurate reporting in a fast-paced live production setting.
• Experience conducting live interviews and reporting from the field or venue.
• Strong research skills and editorial judgment with a commitment to accuracy and preparation.
• Experience covering professional sports is preferred; NHL or hockey-specific reporting experience is highly desirable.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work evenings, weekends, and holidays in accordance with the Pittsburgh Penguins and Pittsburgh Pirates schedules.
• A genuine passion for sports storytelling and a commitment to creating exceptional experiences for Penguins and Pirates fans.

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is $120,000 to $140,000 annually. The final offer will be determined by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, and internal equity.

Schedule

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