Rinkside Reporter & Studio Host for Penguins & Pirates

Gondola; Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental coverage

Pre-Tax Health Savings/FSAs

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Paid time off (160 hours/yr)

Volunteer time & discounts

Job summary

NESN, owner of SportsNet Pittsburgh, seeks a rinkside reporter, studio host and podcast co-host to deliver live reporting, exclusive interviews, and storytelling for Penguins coverage, with NHL off-season duties for Pirates coverage. You will travel with the team, cover practices and events, and contribute to digital platforms.

We value 3-5+ years of on-air sports reporting, hockey and MLB knowledge, exceptional interviewing, and strong storytelling ability within a fast-paced production

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in television sports reporting or related on-air role.
• Demonstrated knowledge of hockey and the NHL, with engaging game-action storytelling.
• Demonstrated knowledge of baseball and MLB, with professional event coverage.
• Exceptional interviewing and storytelling skills with strong on-air presence.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Report live from rinkside during Penguins broadcasts with timely updates and context.
• Conduct live and recorded interviews with players, coaches, and staff.
• Collaborate with producers and talent to identify compelling storylines.
• Develop feature stories and human-interest content for broadcast and digital.
• Contribute to pregame, intermission, and postgame programming as needed.
• Co-host Penguins and Pirates podcasts and participate in production planning.
• Cover practices, press conferences, and team events for multiple platforms.
• Research teams, players, league developments, and emerging storylines.
• Represent NESN professionally and build relationships with fans and personnel.
• Create timely content for digital and social platforms; participate in events.

Skills

Sports reporting

On-air interviewing

Live reporting

Storytelling

Travel willingness

Job description

NESN, owner of SportsNet Pittsburgh, seeks a rinkside reporter, studio host and podcast co-host to deliver live reporting, exclusive interviews, and storytelling for Penguins coverage, with NHL off-season duties for Pirates coverage. You will travel with the team, cover practices and events, and contribute to digital platforms.

We value 3-5+ years of on-air sports reporting, hockey and MLB knowledge, exceptional interviewing, and strong storytelling ability within a fast-paced production