College Football Reporter

Application Deadline: 5 October 2026Department: EditorialLocation: New York, New YorkCompensation: $75,000 - $135,000 / year Description Front Office Sports is seeking a dynamic reporter to lead our coverage of the booming business of college football. College football is now the clear No. 2 sport in the United States, behind only the NFL. It is also chaotic and in constant flux, without clear rules, leadership, or limits. It’s a target-rich environment for a hungry reporter looking to break news, tell compelling stories, and build their source rolodex. The ideal candidate is as comfortable appearing on camera and onstage at our live events as they are filing a public records request or cold-calling sources. This is largely a writing and reporting role for a rising-star reporter who is comfortable with the demands and irregular schedule of a beat and knows how to balance a workload of quick-turn breaking stories and industry-leading enterprise stories. Key Responsibilities Break impactful news about the business of college footballBalance daily news demands with working on longer-term enterprise storiesWork closely with editors, reporters, and producers in a collaborative and fast-paced environmentDeliver clean, clear, prompt copyParticipate in multimedia storytelling, including on-camera opportunities at FOSRegularly report from games, press conferences, and other College Sports events across the countryBook guests and conduct onstage interviews at FOS live eventsConstantly cultivate and grow your source rolodexShare your work across social media and strive to build and drive audience to personal and company channelsOwn your beat. That encompasses:A steady flow of idea generation for stories of all shapes and sizesDelivering for readers on major storylines in your worldProfiling interesting and influential industry figures, from new players to key members of the establishmentActively using social media to be a leading voice on the beatClosely monitoring the leagues and industries you coverTraveling to games or events or gatherings in your beat Skills, Knowledge & Expertise 5+ years of reporting experience, including some in college sportsExperience and comfort speaking 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 ability to multitaskAbility to anticipate coverage needs and execute quickly Perks & Benefits Generous 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