Sports Business Reporter

This is a Full Time Job

DESCRIPTION:

Sportico is seeking an exceptional Sports Business Reporter to join our newsroom and cover the intersection of sports, finance, and culture.

The ideal candidate has experience in sports or business journalism with a proven track record of breaking news, uncovering trends, and providing trenchant analysis about the industry. From team valuations to sponsorship deals and media rights, you’ll report on major leagues, emerging markets, and the personalities behind them.

This candidate has a sharp nose for news and the ability to turn complex data into compelling, readable stories. A deep understanding of the sports industry and the ability to deliver impactful copy by deadline is a must.

Requirements:

• 7 years’ experience in sports journalism or business journalism with a track record of breaking news and delivering high-impact stories.
• Strong investigative and analytical skills with the ability to uncover trends and cultivate high-level sources.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of the sports industry, including major leagues (e.g., NFL, NBA, MLB), emerging markets (e.g., esports, women’s sports), and key business aspects like team valuations, sponsorships, media rights, and athlete endorsements.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced newsroom while managing multiple deadlines.
• Ability to pitch, report, and deliver news of exceptional quality.
• Established relationships within the sports or business sectors or demonstrated ability to quickly build a robust source network.
• Familiarity with financial data, company news/earnings is a plus.
• Experience leveraging digital platforms (e.g., social media, content management systems) to amplify stories and engage audiences.
• Identify, recommend, and develop feature stories surrounding the latest industry developments.

As PMC values in-person collaboration and team cohesion, employees work onsite 4 days a week and 1 day remotely with a focus on maintaining a vibrant and inclusive culture.

If you have more or less experience than specified on this job posting, please apply and list your salary expectations.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

PMC is committed to the health and wellness of our employees. As part of PMC’s paid healthcare plan, the company pays 100% of the monthly health, dental, and vision plan premiums for the employee and their family.

It’s all About You

PMC also offers Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter), an Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, and a 401(k) Retirement Plan with an Employer match.