Nashville Public Radio is hiring: News Reporter in State College

About the Role The Centre Daily Times seeks an aggressive, enterprising reporter to uncover what’s happening and hold leaders accountable at Pennsylvania’s largest university, and how the decisions made there impact the broader community. This reporter will lead the CDT’s Penn State coverage and State College Borough coverage, diving into the tension, challenges, and collaboration between the campus and town. They will be our readers’ expert guide to what’s happening at Penn State and why. Examples of Work Cover campus battles over free speech and academic freedom and the ramifications for faculty, students, and university policies. Examine how Penn State’s exemption in Pennsylvania’s open records law affects transparency and morale across campuses and the community. Explain how federal policy shifts are reshaping institutional independence, funding priorities, and approaches to DEI in higher education. Explore how an influx of student housing affects the tax base, quality of life, and economic outlook for State College. What You’ll Bring Strong writing skills and excellent news judgment. Deep knowledge of higher education issues. An unwavering commitment to accurate, ethical journalism. Experience building a strong network of sources to pursue stories that will reach a broad audience. Interest in telling stories using a variety of media and engagement tools, and enthusiasm for learning new skills and technologies. Nice to Have Fluency in the science of readership and engagement, including an understanding of analytics, SEO, and other audience optimization tactics. Strong interpersonal skills, including empathy and the ability to take and give constructive criticism. Ability to work nimbly in a fast‑paced, data‑driven job that is constantly shaped by feedback and experimentation. Bachelor’s degree, ideally in journalism, or equivalent education, experience, skills and knowledge needed to perform the responsibilities of the position. A track record for innovation, learning and using new skills and technologies, especially AI. At least 3 years of related experience and/or training. What We’ll Bring As a journalist at McClatchy, you will join a supportive, flexible, collaborative team. Your benefits package includes health care coverage for you and your family, financial protection from unexpected expenses, a 401(k) with employer match, competitive paid time off and corporate holidays, and a variety of mental health benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr