Sportico: Europe Reporter
Sportico is seeking an ambitious, well-sourced Europe Correspondent to own coverage of the rapidly evolving European sports business landscape. This journalist will break news, develop enterprise reporting, and produce sophisticated analysis across the continent's most influential leagues, clubs, governing bodies, investors, media companies, and executives.
The successful candidate understands that every major sporting event has a business story—and often several. They will cover everything from billion-dollar media rights negotiations and private equity investments to sports diplomacy, athlete entrepreneurship, sponsorship innovation, and regulatory developments.
This role requires a reporter equally comfortable interviewing CEOs, club owners, investment bankers, sports lawyers, athletes, agents, and government officials.
Responsibilities
Break exclusive news across the European sports business ecosystem.
Cover the business of global events including F1, NBA Europe, Premier League, Wimbledon, the UEFA Champions, Six Nations Rugby, the Ryder Cup, and the Olympic movement.
Produce insightful analysis explaining why developments matter to investors, executives, lawyers, sponsors and fans.
Collaborate with Sportico reporters in North America on global stories.
Appear on podcasts, video programming, conference panels, television, and live events as a subject matter expert.
Travel extensively throughout Europe for major sporting events and breaking news.
Coverage Areas
The correspondent will be expected to develop expertise across:
European football business
Tennis
F1
Golf
Olympic sports
Rugby
Cricket
Private equity in sports
Sports finance
Sports law and regulation
Sports media
Emerging technologies impacting sports
Qualifications
At least 5+ years of reporting experience covering sports business, finance, media, or corporate news.
Demonstrated ability to break exclusive news.
Strong understanding of European sports economics and governance.
Experience covering publicly traded companies, private equity, venture capital, or institutional investment is highly desirable.
Excellent writing, interviewing, and source development skills.
Ability to interpret financial statements, legal filings, sponsorship agreements, and regulatory documents. .
Fluency in English required; proficiency in one or more European languages is a significant advantage.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is naturally curious and relentlessly competitive. They understand that behind every transfer, tournament, sponsorship, stadium project, or ownership change lies a compelling business story. They have the judgment to identify trends before they become headlines and the sourcing to deliver exclusive reporting that shapes industry conversation.
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 leverages 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 global media and information services company whose award-winning brands reach more than 300 million consumers worldwide.
About Penske Media Corporation (PMC)
Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate monthly audience of more than 500 million people. Since 2004, PMC has been a pioneer in digital media and owns over 300 live events, while reaching audiences across all screens. PMC’s journalists and creators deliver the most comprehensive, ambitious, and courageous daily news coverage in their respective industries. Penske Media is recognized, as one of the Top 100 Private Companies in the United States and North America.
Our Companies & Brands
Iconic Media Brands (PMX): Variety, Rolling Stone, The Verge, Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report, Deadline, Eater, Sportico, ARTnews, Fairchild Media, VIBE, IndieWire, SB Nation, ARTFORUM, POPSUGAR, Gold Derby, BEAUTY INC, Art in America, Punch, The Dodo , and more.
Cultural & Live Events & Experiences: The Golden Globes, SXSW, Academy of Country Music Awards (ACMs), Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs), Dick Clark's New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, SXSW London, American Music Awards (AMAs), and Latin Music Week.
Data & Analytics: Luminate , the premier music and entertainment data and analytics company.
Global Footprint
PMC and its subsidiaries are co-headquartered in New York and Los Angeles , with additional offices spanning 14 countries worldwide.
Want to learn more? Visit www.PMC.com to explore our complete portfolio.