What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Reporter position at Front Office Sports?

Finance 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 new investment sources pouring into sports at every level.

This is a new beat-specific role at an exciting time in the company's life cycle as we continue the transition into a multiplatform, 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 our coverage of finance and private equity in sports, 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 break 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 Responsibilities

Closely and expertly cover sports finance, in particular, private equity and other new investments into pro, college, high school, and youth sports
Balance daily news demands with working on longer-term enterprise stories
Attend 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 covering
Deliver clean, clear copy while rigorously adhering to a daily deadline
Participate in multimedia storytelling, including on-camera opportunities at FOS
Understand that reporting is not a 9-5, M-F job, and working hours may vary depending on time of year and major sports events
Book guests and conduct onstage interviews at FOS live events
Help FOS build out its content franchise around new investments in sports
Share your work on social media to promote your own brand and the work of FOS
Own your beat. That means :

Jumping on news when it breaks and you can advance the story / add insight / prove a unique angle rather than straight aggregating

Story generation : Your daily output will be driven by your ability to identify and pitch multiple stories on a daily basis

Actively using social media (in particular X and LinkedIn) to be a leading voice on the beat, including on weekends and off-hours

Staying tuned in to your beat, including nights and weekends when the news cycle requires

Cultivating sources all the time through calls and meetings

Traveling to conferences or other events in your beat

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

7 years of experience covering this beat

Sophisticated business understanding, experience covering earnings reports, comfort talking about finance and private equity

Experience and comfort on camera

A self-starter capable of taking initiative and finding your own stories

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Excellent verbal communication and writing skills

Handles pressure effectively and exhibits a flexible, positive, can-do attitude

Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment

Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask

Ability to anticipate coverage needs and execute quickly

Perks & Benefits

Hybrid employees work from FOS's New York office three days a week, while remote employees can opt for an Upflex coworking membership

Generous PTO policy to use as you please, plus sick time and company holidays

Employer-sponsored health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision

An annual professional development stipend and endless development opportunities at a growing startup

Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan, complemented by a 3% company match. We believe in supporting your long-term financial goals

Thrive 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

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