College Football Reporter Job at Nashville Public Radio in New York

College Football Reporter
Application Deadline: 5 October 2026

Department: Editorial

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: New York, New York

Compensation: $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 football

Balance daily news demands with working on longer-term enterprise stories

Work closely with editors, reporters, and producers in a collaborative and fast-paced environment

Deliver clean, clear, prompt copy

Participate in multimedia storytelling, including on-camera opportunities at FOS

Regularly report from games, press conferences, and other College Sports events across the country

Book guests and conduct onstage interviews at FOS live events

Constantly cultivate and grow your source rolodex

Share your work across social media and strive to build and drive audience to personal and company channels

Own your beat. That encompasses:

A steady flow of idea generation for stories of all shapes and sizes

Delivering for readers on major storylines in your world

Profiling interesting and influential industry figures, from new players to key members of the establishment

Actively using social media to be a leading voice on the beat

Closely monitoring the leagues and industries you cover

Traveling to games or events or gatherings in your beat

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

5+ years of reporting experience, including some in college sports

Experience and comfort speaking on camera

A self-starter capable of taking initiative and finding your own stories

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Excellent verbal communication and writing skills

Handles pressure effectively and exhibits a flexible, positive, can-do attitude

Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment

Strong attention to detail with ability to multitask

Ability to anticipate coverage needs and execute quickly

Perks & Benefits

Generous PTO policy to use as you please, plus sick time and company holidays

Employer-sponsored health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision

An annual professional development stipend and endless development opportunities at a growing startup

Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan, complemented by a 3% company match. We believe in supporting your long-term financial goals

Thrive in a dynamic environment with endless development opportunities at our growing startup

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