Senior Sports Business Correspondent bei UK Main BU

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We are hiring a senior sports business correspondent to boost our coverage of sports business, power and politics across the world. The focus includes the sports ownership, sponsorship and broadcasting rights, regulatory and governance issues and the intersection of sport and politics, the men’s football World Cup 2026, and the LA 2028 Olympics and Paralympics. The ideal candidate will have excellent contacts across the world of sport, from agents and managers to private equity bosses and media executives.

This role is likely to be based in New York but could be elsewhere if there are specific reasons for an exceptional candidate. This role will play a key role in expanding our sports coverage and underlining our authority in this critical news area. This hire is part of a significant expansion of the Guardian’s coverage of soccer in and for the US. The role requires a self-starter with a great work ethic who is able to report for both a US and global audience. 

Department: Editorial

Reports to: US sports editor and senior editor, US soccer; head of sport, UK; head of business, UK 

Location: Flexible. New York, NY preferred.

Hybrid/Remote/In-Person: Hybrid

Terms and conditions: Permanent, full-time, News Media Guild Position

Salary range: $119,000-$125,000 

About the role

The successful candidate will provide engaging and exclusive sports business news, features and analysis for the Guardian, serving US, UK and global audiences. 

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

• Breaking exclusive stories 
• Writing compelling features and analysis 
• Contributing to our podcasts, video and other multimedia coverage
• Helping the Guardian sports coverage reach new audiences
• Making the Guardian more visible among key players in sports business

About you

• Ability to generate exclusive, off-diary news stories
• Ability to make contacts with key decision-makers in sport and business 
• Excellent feature writing and analysis skills 
• 7-10 years journalism experience  
• Confidence in contributing to Guardian podcasts and video and events
• Sound understanding of business balance sheets
• Understanding of social media and interest in reaching new audiences
• Excellent knowledge of Premier League, European and US soccer
• Strong understanding of the Guardian’s sports and business coverage  
• Excellent news judgment and high standards for fair and accurate reporting
• Willingness to work collaboratively with sports and business department colleagues in the US, UK and Australia, and with our data, pictures and social media teams 

How to apply

We know there are great candidates who might not check all these boxes or who possess important skills we haven’t thought of. If that’s you, we encourage you to apply and tell us about yourself.

All candidates interested in applying should upload a resume and cover letter.  

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Compensation and benefits

• 25 days of vacation leave in addition to 12 company holidays
• Unlimited sick time
• Free Headspace subscription for you and your family members(Headspace is a company that offers evidence-based meditation and mindfulness tools, mental health coaching, therapy, psychiatry, and EAP services)
• 401(k) Match
• Subsidized healthcare coverage including medical, vision, and dental
• Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
• Generous parental leave with 100% pay
• Long Term and Short Term Disability insurance 
• Life insurance 
• Commuter benefits 
• Work/Life balance: Flexible hybrid schedule 

Culture & wellbeing

We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. You will also have the opportunity to hear unique insight from our journalists in our morning conference, a live discussion on the news story of the day. 

We offer great tools to help you prioritize your wellbeing including a free Headspace subscription and access to an Employee Assistance Program. 

Learning & development

We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.

Sustainability

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