Breaking News Writer
Compensation: $40,000 - $50,000 / year
Description
About Us
Front Office Sports is a place where people come to do their best work. Those who succeed here lean into the idea that FOS can be a place where they can build an unmatched career, whether by elevating themselves within the company, accelerating their career exponentially, or taking on outsized roles elsewhere.
We are a multi-platform media brand built for the modern sports consumer. Front Office Sports reaches an influential and rapidly expanding audience of over 20 million per month across our core suite of products, including website, newsletters, podcasts, social channels, courses, branded content, live events, and awards.
We are building the next generation of the business of sports, and we've got big plans. We seek elite talent to create this new world in media.
About The Role
Front Office Sports is looking for a full-time Breaking News Writer to produce daily news stories. The ideal candidate should have a background covering breaking sports and business news, as well as experience with cross-platform content creation. We are looking for writers with a deep passion for covering the impact of sports on wide-ranging topics that include business deals, retail, crypto, media, real estate, and more. If you are a news junkie and enjoy covering the power and influence sports have on business and culture, this job is for you!
Key Responsibilities
Closely monitor the latest business and sports news and find fresh angles and trends impacting players, teams, leagues, fans, and brands across various topics such as deals, gaming, markets, media, real estate, technology, and more.
Produce at least five news stories/articles daily for the Front Office Sports website.
Attend daily news meetings to discuss story ideation and line-ups.
Report to the Senior News Editor, and you will pitch and accept story assignments to be written by the deadline.
Deliver clean, clear-sighted copy while rigorously adhering to a daily deadline.
Desire to engage on social media to promote your work, the work of colleagues, and the broader FOS brand.
Must have the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and share information.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
1 to 3 years of writing experience in business/sports media with strong writing skills.
Experience working in a breaking news environment.
Experience with research and fact-checking with detail and creative, strategic thinking.
Accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment and can multi-task and collaborate.
Knowledge of social media platforms and engagement strategies.
An entrepreneurial spirit and desire to help continue to build something new and fresh.
Ability to carry over any existing relationships with sources at teams, leagues, agencies, athletes, and other sports figures.
Perks & Benefits
A remote-first policy with a monthly WFH stipend + coworking membership
Generous PTO policy including mental health days and floating holidays, plus company holidays
Employer-sponsored health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
Wellness perks include: a ClassPass stipend, health advocate, TelaDoc, and Talkspace
401(k) with a 3% company match
Endless development opportunities at a growing startup
An annual professional development stipend
Join our passionate and dedicated team and help shape the future of sports media. Apply today with your resume, cover letter, and portfolio showcasing your editorial accomplishments.