Sportico: Sports Deals Reporter

Sportico is seeking a Sports Deals Reporter to join our newsroom and cover the billion-dollar intersection of sports and finance. The ideal candidate has spent 5+ years in business journalism with established sourcing and a proven track record of breaking news, covering big stories, and building relationships at the financial institutions that underpin the sports world. That includes experience with disclosures from publicly-traded companies, SEC filings, funding rounds, municipal bond financing, debt markets, private equity deals, bank lending, venture capital investing, and other M&A activity. This candidate will work full-time out of our midtown Manhattan newsroom, joining some of the sports business world’s most talented reporters. Sportico expects its journalists to be comfortable in the fast-paced world of breaking news, and able to reliably work on deadline. Whether it's tracing the ripple effects of a $6 billion NFL team sale or unpacking the impact of sovereign wealth funds on U.S. sports, our audience depends on us to provide unique insights into what’s happening behind the action. Requirements and Responsibilities: • 5+ years of experience in sports or business journalism (ideally both) with a track record of breaking news and providing new insight into the industry’s biggest deals. • Strong investigative and analytical skills • Familiarity with financial data and its collection • Ability to build relationships among c-suite insiders, bankers and investors • Willingness to collaborate on stories 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. Typical wage range: $110k - $125k. Factors that could be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range. 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. The total compensation package for this position will include other elements including 401(k) eligibility and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. It’s all About You… PMC's comprehensive benefits package is thoughtfully designed to support every aspect of your life, empowering you to thrive both personally and professionally. We offer PMC-Paid Healthcare with no employee paycheck contributions on medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 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. Employees are also eligible to take advantage of company discounts and perks including Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Mortgage discounts, and a variety of other savings on wellness, lifestyle, and financial essentials. As part of PMC's dedication to consistently meet employee’s needs, we are currently launching a new Flexible Vacation Policy. At PMC, we believe working in a highly collaborative, office-first environment fosters real-time communication, spontaneous idea sharing, and stronger interpersonal relationships that drive innovation and team cohesion. PMC prioritizes in-person collaboration and does not offer remote-only roles. About Sportico Sportico is a high-quality digital content platform that provides market-moving sports industry news, data, information, strategies, leadership, insight, and live media. Sportico will leverage PMC’s industry-leading infrastructure and best practices for digital publishing, news gathering, live media and events. Sportico’s parent company, Penske Media Corporation (PMC), is a leading digital news, publishing and Information Servi About PMC:  Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate audience of over 300 million globally. Since 2004, PMC has been a pioneer in digital media reaching viewers on all screens across its ever-growing constellation of iconic brands, which includes Variety, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Dick Clark Productions, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report, Deadline, TVLine, Sportico, BGR, ARTnews, Fairchild Media, Vibe, IndieWire, Artforum, Gold Derby, and Luminate, the premier data and analytics company. PMC’s journalists and content creators deliver daily the most comprehensive news and information in their industries and areas of coverage, unequaled in ambition, depth, and courage. In addition, PMC owns several vital cultural events such as SXSW, LA3C, and Latin Music Week. Headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 14 countries worldwide, PMC believes companies should not only be profitable but also forces for good. PMC is committed to fostering a working environment that is inclusive and responsible, where we value a company culture built on all backgrounds, voices, and experiences. For more information on the company, please visit www.PMC.com Apply tot his job Apply To this Job