Headquartered in New York City, Guardian US is an entirely digital operation that seeks to engage US readers by combining the Guardian’s international coverage with US voices and expertise. Core coverage areas include the climate emergency, economic and racial inequality, digital privacy and much more. Guardian US launched in 2011 and today has bureaus in New York, Washington DC, New Orleans and Los Angeles. The Guardian is an independently owned, mission-driven organization, funded by readers around the globe.
It’s the talent, energy and commitment our people bring to The Guardian that make us who we are. Across our business we have some of the most creative thinkers in media and beyond: award winning journalists, cutting edge commercial teams, digital talent and more.
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.
To apply, go here.
