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2026 Fall College Sports Intern

Columbus, OH · On-site

$14.50 - $19.25/hr

This position requires schedule flexibility to cover a Division I college football team based ... Craft written stories and profiles. * Create thumb-stopping content with strong hooks, pacing, and ...

Pomona College

Assistant Coach, Football

Claremont, CA · On-site

$16.90/hr

Assistant Coach, Football ABOUT POMONA COLLEGE: Located near Los Angeles, California, Pomona ... Follow all written and verbal instructions, asking questions as needed for clarification of ...

Pomona College

Assistant Coach, Football

Claremont, CA · On-site

$16.90/hr

Assistant Coach, Football ABOUT POMONA COLLEGE: Located near Los Angeles, California, Pomona ... Follow all written and verbal instructions, asking questions as needed for clarification of ...

AX9 Security, Inc.

CA Event Staff GC

Concord, CA

$24 - $25/hr

Events can include tech conferences, NFL Football Games, College Football Games, specialty events ... Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. * Teamwork skills. * Candidates ...

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As of Jul 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for college football writer in the United States is $35.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.32 and $50.96 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To excel as a College Football Writer, you need strong writing and research abilities, a deep understanding of college football, and typically a degree in journalism, communications, or a related field. Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), social media platforms, and data analytics tools is often required. Creativity, time management, and the ability to build relationships and network with coaches and players are valuable soft skills in this position. These skills are essential for producing compelling, accurate coverage and thriving in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

What are the typical work hours and deadlines like for a College Football Writer?

The work schedule for a College Football Writer can vary widely, especially during the college football season, with most games occurring on weekends and coverage often extending into evenings. Writers are commonly expected to meet tight deadlines for game recaps, breaking news, and feature stories, particularly during peak periods around major games and events. While some work is done during traditional office hours, flexibility is important, as assignments may require attendance at live games, press conferences, or remote coverage outside standard hours. Most writers work as part of a larger editorial team, collaborating with editors, photographers, and other reporters to deliver timely and accurate coverage. Adapting to a dynamic schedule is part of the excitement and challenge of this rewarding role.

What is a College Football Writer job?

A College Football Writer covers news, analysis, and updates related to college football for media outlets, websites, or publications. They research and write articles, conduct interviews with players and coaches, and provide game recaps or opinion pieces. The role requires strong writing skills, knowledge of the sport, and the ability to work under deadlines. Many writers attend games, press conferences, and follow team developments closely to generate relevant content.

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Video Editor, CBS Sports (Freelance)

Paramount

Manhattan, NY

$55K - $80K/yr

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Posted 20 days ago

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Company rating: 5.3 out of 10

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Job description

#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content... you in?
We've got the brands, we've got the stars, we've got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet - now all we're missing is... YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter - both for our audiences and our employees - and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

About the Role
CBS Sports is looking for several video editors to power the social presence of our CBS Sports College Football, CBS Sports College Basketball, NFLonCBS, and CBS Sports HQ accounts. You'll turn our programming into sharp, scroll-stopping social content. This is a 9-month contract position and is flexible on work location-we welcome remote, hybrid, and on-site candidates. This role requires availability to work nights and weekends, particularly during the football and basketball seasons, to deliver timely content around live games and programming
What You'll Do
Create vertical, captioned videos from CBS Sports programming focused on podcasts, FAST channel shows, CBS studio shows, and CBS Sports Network shows.
Collaborate with the social producer to craft videos from these shows for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.
Add creative elements and optimize clips for each platform-incorporating footage, photos, text, andgraphics.
What You Bring
Minimum 2 years of experience in social/digital/video (strong internships will be considered)
Proficient knowledge of Adobe Premiere, with the ability to work across various forms of media
A strong eye for pacing, captioning, and formatting content for vertical, social-first platforms
Willingness to work prime time sports viewing hours, nights and weekends included
Ability to work under extremely fast turnaround times
Strong writing and grammar skills


Please submit a portfolio of your work with your application, showcasing vertical, social-first editing for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. Include examples that demonstrate your captioning, pacing, and use of creative elements such as added footage, photos, text, and graphics. Sports content is a plus but not required. Let us know which sport(s) you're most proficient in. 

CBS Sports, a year-round leader in cross-platform sports coverage, broadcasts a portfolio of events on the CBS Television Network, including THE NFL ON CBS; college football, including the Big Ten ON CBS; college basketball, including the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship; golf, including The Masters, PGA Championship and PGA TOUR; soccer, including the UEFA Champions League and NWSL; and CBS SPORTS SPECTACULAR. 

In addition, the division includes CBS SPORTS NETWORK, the 24-hour cable home of CBS Sports which televises live sports programming throughout the year, including college football and basketball games, UEFA Champions League and Europa League action, Italy's Serie A matches, Concacaf national team competitions, as well as a full slate of original programming and studio coverage. 

CBS Sports also delivers an extensive lineup of global soccer coverage on Paramount+, including every UEFA club competition match, all Serie A matches as well as Concacaf national team competitions, and produces INSIDE THE NFL for Paramount+. CBS Sports Digital's multi-platform offerings include CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports apps for mobile and connected TV devices; the 24/7 streaming sports news network CBS Sports HQ; 247Sports; MaxPreps; CBS Sports fantasy games; and SportsLine.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $55,000 - 80,000. 

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. 

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.

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