What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business of Women's Sports Reporter position at Front Office Sports LLC?
Business of Women's Sports Reporter
Application Deadline :
31 March 2025
Department : Editorial
Employment Type : Full Time
Location : New York, New York
Compensation :
75,000 - $150,000 / year
Description
Front Office Sports is seeking a dynamic reporter to lead our coverage of the business of women's sports.
This is a new beat-specific role at an exciting time in the company's life cycle as we continue the transition into a multi-platform, IP-led media company that delivers content directly to our audience across all of the major social and digital platforms, as well as our owned and operated channels.
We are looking for a true-beat reporter who is hungry to own the topic, grow their personal brand while doing great work for FOS, and is able and willing to write as well as appear on camera and conduct interviews at live events. The ideal candidate already knows how to sniff out original stories and breaking news, build sources, and balance writing short-breaking daily news while also reporting out longer-term enterprise stories.
This role requires someone who understands the workload and focus that comes with working at a dynamic and fast-paced media company.
This role will report to the Editorial Director of News.
Key ResponsibilitiesClosely and expertly cover the business of women's sports, in particular investment, attendance, viewership, and other growth metrics of pro and collegiate women's leaguesBalance daily news demands with working on longer-term enterprise storiesAttend the 8 : 30 a.m. ET news huddle to discuss story ideation and lineups and to be aware of what the others on the Newsdesk are watching and coveringDeliver clean, clear copy while rigorously adhering to a daily deadlineParticipate in multimedia storytelling, including on-camera opportunities at FOSUnderstand that reporting is not a 9-5, M-F job, and working hours may vary depending on time of year and major sports eventsBook guests and conduct onstage interviews at FOS live eventsHelp FOS build out its content franchise around the business of women's sportsShare your work on social media (in particular X, LinkedIn) to promote your FOS work and your own brandOwn your beat. That means :
Jumping on news when news breaks and you can advance the story / add insight / prove a unique angle rather than straight aggregatingStory generation : Your daily output will be driven by your ability to identify and pitch multiple stories on a daily basisProfiling interesting and influential industry figures, from new players to key members of the establishmentActively using social media to be a leading voice on the beat, including on weekends and off-hoursStaying tuned in to your beat, including nights and weekends when the news cycle requiresCultivating sources all the time through calls and coffee meetingsTraveling to games or events or gatherings in your beat
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
7 years of experience covering this beatExperience and comfort on cameraA self-starter capable of taking initiative and finding your own storiesStrong problem-solving and troubleshooting skillsExcellent verbal communication and writing skillsHandles pressure effectively and exhibits a flexible, positive, can-do attitudeAbility to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environmentStrong attention to detail with the ability to multitaskAbility to anticipate coverage needs and execute quicklyPerks & Benefits
Hybrid employees work from FOS's New York office three days a week, while remote employees can opt for an Upflex coworking membershipGenerous PTO policy to use as you please, plus sick time and company holidaysEmployer-sponsored health benefits, including medical, dental, and visionAn annual professional development stipend and endless development opportunities at a growing startupPlan for your future with our 401(k) plan, complemented by a 3% company match. We believe in supporting your long-term financial goalsThrive in a dynamic environment with endless development opportunities at our growing startup Leverage an annual professional development stipend to invest in your career advancement
Salary : $75,000 - $150,000
