Ohio State Athletics Reporter

Eleven Warriors, where Ohio State fans gather, is seeking a full-time Ohio State athletics reporter to help lead our coverage of Buckeye football, recruiting, basketball and beyond.

This is a digital-first role for someone who understands how modern sports fans consume news, discussion and entertainment online. We are not looking for an old-school print reporter who happens to post links on social media. We are looking for someone who lives and breathes the internet, understands fan communities, has sharp editorial instincts, and wants to help shape where digital sports coverage is headed for one of the largest college sports brands in the country.

The ideal candidate is smart, adaptable, self-driven, collaborative and hungry. They move quickly without sacrificing judgment, work well within a team environment, and understand the difference between chasing clicks and building trust with an audience over time.

ResponsibilitiesThis role will help drive Eleven Warriors' coverage of Ohio State athletics, with a primary focus on football and football recruiting.

Responsibilities include:

Covering Ohio State football, recruiting, basketball and other athletics newsWriting a mix of breaking news, analysis, features, interviews and community-driven contentContributing across digital platforms including video, social media, video, podcasts, including on-camera appearances, interviews, analysis and other digital contentAttending games, press conferences, recruiting events and other Ohio State athletics functionsHelping identify and develop story ideas that resonate with fans and perform across digital platformsMonitoring news, social media and emerging conversations around Ohio State athleticsParticipating in collaborative editorial planning with the Eleven Warriors staffEngaging with the Eleven Warriors community in a smart, authentic and professional wayQualificationsWe care more about instincts, work ethic and adaptability than traditional résumés, but ideal candidates will have many of the following traits:

Strong writing and editing abilitySolid knowledge of Ohio State athletics, especially footballStrong understanding of digital publishing, social media and how modern sports fans consume content onlineComfort with video, podcasts, social media and other digital content formats is a plusAbility to work quickly in a fast-moving news environment without sacrificing accuracySelf-starter mentality with the ability to work independently without constant directionComfortable balancing hard news, analysis, humor and fan-focused storytellingStrong communication and collaboration skillsWillingness to accept feedback and continue improvingMust live in or be willing to move to Central OhioMust be willing to work nights, weekends and travel as neededBenefitsMedical, dental and vision coveragePaid vacationFlexible scheduling and the option to work from homeOpportunity to help shape coverage for one of the largest Ohio State sports communities on the internetCompensation$44,000-$56,000 annually, depending on experience and skill setAbout Eleven WarriorsFounded in 2006, Eleven Warriors has become one of the largest and most recognizable college sports websites in the country, reaching millions of Ohio State fans each year through written coverage, podcasts, video, social media and community discussion.

We care deeply about quality, creativity, authenticity and building a workplace full of people who genuinely enjoy creating together.

To apply, send a résumé, cover letter and writing samples to jobs@elevenwarriors.com.