NJ Devils Reporter & YouTube Host

Job Description

Strengthening and empowering all of the communities we serve.

NJ.com

is seeking a dynamic and versatile

NJ

Devils Reporter & YouTube Host

to join our award-winning Pro and College Sports team.

In this role, you'll become the leading voice for Devils coverage by creating compelling, fan-focused video content for our "Speaking of the Devils" YouTube channel while also producing high-impact written work for NJ.com.

This is a creator-first role built around storytelling, personality and audience growth. You'll connect with passionate Devils fans across platforms - delivering original video, engaging with the community and publishing written work that complements and amplifies your coverage.

We're looking for a multimedia journalist with an engaging on-camera presence who can host, report, produce and innovate across platforms. You understand hockey culture and its fans, recognize what resonates and know how to build a loyal following.

This is a rare chance to build and own Devils and hockey coverage on YouTube for NJ.com. You'll have the freedom to experiment, develop your voice, and grow a loyal audience around the Devils, while working closely with our editorial team.

If you are energized by hosting a YouTube show, telling stories in new ways and building genuine connections with fans, we want to hear from you.

The base salary range is $65,000 - $75,000 per year.

This job requires reliable transportation to cover games and practices and meet with sources, plus limited overnight travel for significant away games.

What you'll be doing:

Become the go-to reporter on the Devils beat by breaking news and uncovering original, exclusive information told through written work and on NJ.com's "Speaking of the Devils" YouTube channel

Serve as the on-camera host and primary voice of "Speaking of the Devils"

Create, produce and publish original video content (live analysis, reactions, interviews, features) that connects with fans

Cover the Devils on-site at games, practices and key events

Write stories that drive traffic and subscriptions

Engage directly with the Devils fan community across YouTube, social and NJ.com platforms

Experiment with new formats, trends and storytelling approaches to grow reach and loyalty

Track performance metrics (content views, subscriptions, video views, watch time, engagement) and adjust strategy accordingly

Our ideal candidate will have the following:

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

At least three years of experience in reporting, writing, and editorial storytelling; preferably covering college or professional sports

Sound reporting instincts and journalism fundamentals, including sourcing and accuracy

Strong writing skills with the ability to produce clean, compelling digital stories

Strong on-camera presence with the ability to connect authentically with fans

Proven ability to create engaging video content for YouTube and social platforms, including comfort with shooting, producing and editing video

Creative storytelling abilities to generate original ideas and execute them independently

Data-aware mindset - understands what performs and why and how to translate that into an authentic following

Deep understanding of hockey fandom - Devils is a bonus - and what drives conversation and interest

Ability to self-motivate and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving digital environment

Willingness to work non-traditional hours, including nights and weekends during the season

When applying, please include links to your best video work, YouTube channels or social content. Show us what you can do. A cover letter is optional.

Additional Information

Advance Local Media offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package with affordable options for your healthcare including medical, dental and vision plans, mental health support options, flexible spending accounts, fertility assistance, a competitive 401(k) plan to help plan for your future, generous paid time off, paid parental and caregiver leave and an employee assistance program to support your work/life balance, optional legal assistance, life insurance options, as well as flexible holidays to honor cultural diversity.

NJ Advance Media is a part of Advance Local Media, one of the largest media groups in the United States, which operates the leading news and information companies in more than 20 cities, reaching 52+ million people monthly with our quality, real-time journalism and community engagement. Our company is built upon the values of Integrity, Customer-first, Inclusiveness, Collaboration and Forward-looking. For more information about Advance Local, please visit www.advancelocal.com .

NJ Advance Media is a company positioned for the future. We embrace the rapidly evolving digital landscape and are committed to developing new solutions across current and emerging media to help advertisers grow their businesses. In addition to flexible advertising opportunities with powerful media vehicles that we represent, we offer custom digital solutions from web and mobile site development, to a sophisticated array of search and social media optimization and targeted display solutions to reach audiences on all platforms.

Our focus is on developing a real-time approach to reporting news, sports and entertainment content for consumption across all platforms and devices throughout New Jersey and Easton, PA. On nj.com and lehighvalleylive.com, we ensure the communities we serve have 24/7 access to the news and information that's most relevant locally, regionally and beyond. Our quality journalism and in-depth coverage is provided locally in The Star-Ledger, The Times of Trenton, South Jersey Times and The Express-Times.

Advance Local Media is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Advance Local Media does not provide sponsorship for work visas or employment authorization in the United States. Only candidates who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered for this position.