Reporter
/FULL TIME
To Apply
Please send a resume and cover letter to ian@frntofficesport.com with the subject line “Reporter APPLICATION”
Overview
Front Office Sports is a prosumer publisher at the intersection of two passion points: sports + business. FOS caters to an audience of sports business executives and sophisticated sports fans that crave an insider’s view of the industry – or prosumers as we often refer to them as. As part of our editorial purview, we cover the teams, leagues, properties, brands, and people of sports business.
Founded in 2014, Front Office Sports has been able to stand out by focusing on quality over quantity and delivering content in a voice that is relatable and fresh. We engage our audience through a multi-channel approach across social media, our newsletters and our website.
About Who We’re Looking For
Someone who, first and foremost, is curious. Someone who not only knows where to find engaging stories within the sports business world but is eager to seek out new ones. Someone who will gladly take an assignment but thrives on autonomy and generates their own story ideas.
Someone who can handle writing daily and turns around fast, crisp, clean copy. Someone who also aspires to do more ambitious work and is eager to work with an editor who will empower them to chase a big story. Someone who knows how to build and maintain a robust source network. Someone who can capably multitask and prides themselves on versatility.
What You’ll Do
Write original content that will appear on the site daily.
Work with the editor to ensure that stories are complete, fair and in context.
Handle deadline demands while also covering breaking news when appropriate.
Develop sources within the sports industry.
Collaborate on content for the daily newsletter.
Occasionally participate as talent in video, audio, and event-based content.
Appear at events on behalf of the company.
Engage on social media to promote your brand, the brands of colleagues and the Front Office Sports brand.
Basic Qualifications
Minimum of two years of reporting experience.
Preference for those who have previously covered business-related topics.
An understanding of how business and sports intertwine.
Strong writing, spelling and grammar skills.
Strong understanding of how to engage readers.
Proficiency on social media platforms.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong preference is given to candidates based in or willing to relocate to the greater New York area who can commute daily to our Manhattan office.
Ability to carry over existing relationships with sources at teams, leagues, and other sports properties.
About Working For Front Office Sports
This is a full-time position that offers a competitive salary and full medical benefits.
Front Office Sports is an equal opportunity employer and enthusiastically encourages people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences to apply. Front Office Sports will consider all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
