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Nexstar Media Group

Intern, Sports

New York, NY · On-site

$16.50/hr

The sports department is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Sports Department Intern to join ... writers, producers, and digital team members to help keep projects organized and updated • ...

Tribune Media

Intern, Sports

New York, NY

$16.50/hr

The sports department is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Sports Department Intern to join ... with writers, producers, and digital team members to help keep projects organized and updated ...

WOWK-TV

Intern, Sports

New York, NY

$16.50/hr

The sports department is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Sports Department Intern to join ... with writers, producers, and digital team members to help keep projects organized and updated ...

WOWK-TV

Unpaid Intern, Sports

Champaign, IL · On-site

During the internship term, the News Station Intern will support daily departmental operations ... Strong written and verbal communication skills. * Basic understanding of current events and the ...

Tribune Media

Unpaid Intern, Sports

Champaign, IL · On-site

During the internship term, the News Station Intern will support daily departmental operations ... Strong written and verbal communication skills. * Basic understanding of current events and the ...

leeenterprises

Buffalo Bills Beat Reporter

Buffalo, NY

$23.25 - $31.50/hr

We are looking for an aggressive reporter who, as the lead beat writer on the Buffalo Bills, can ... sports editor will become APSE president in July. Our ideal candidate will be able to break news ...

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gannett

UConn basketball reporter

Norwich, CT · On-site

$20.67 - $32.30/hr

As beat writer, this reporter is expected to provide primary coverage of the Huskies basketball ... Content produced on this beat will contribute to the greater USA TODAY Sports Network, including ...

gannett

UConn basketball reporter

Norwich, CT · On-site

$20.67 - $32.30/hr

As beat writer, this reporter is expected to provide primary coverage of the Huskies basketball ... Content produced on this beat will contribute to the greater USA TODAY Sports Network, including ...

Tarkett

Specifications Writer Intern

Kansas City, KS

$14.50 - $19.50/hr

S. sports design and architecture, Ampere brings its industry-leading talent to exciting projects across North America. The Specification Writer Intern will be working from our office in Kansas City ...

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What is the difference between Intern Sports Beat Writer vs Intern Sports Journalist?

AspectIntern Sports Beat WriterIntern Sports Journalist
CredentialsBasic journalism or sports communication backgroundSimilar credentials, often with coursework in journalism or sports media
Work EnvironmentSports events, press boxes, online media outletsNewsrooms, sports events, online platforms
Industry UsageCommonly used in media outlets covering specific sports teams or leaguesBroader, includes general sports reporting and media outlets

Both roles involve sports reporting, but Intern Sports Beat Writers focus on covering specific teams or leagues regularly, while Intern Sports Journalists may cover a wider range of sports topics. The skills and credentials overlap, making them closely related entry-level positions in sports media.

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Sixers Beat Writer, Sports

Sixers Beat Writer, Sports

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Philadelphia, PA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Summary
The Philadelphia Inquirer is seeking an experienced basketball writer to cover the Philadelphia 76ers, one of five major professional sports teams in a city and region known for its passionate fan base.
What You will Do
  • The Sixers beat writer will report to a team/assignment editor and work with teammates, including other beat writers and nationally recognized columnists.
    You will serve as the Inquirer's eyes and ears at Xfinity Mobile Arena and the team facility in Camden, NJ, on players, coaches and key front office officials at practices and games, at home and on the road.
  • You will be vigilant and reactive to all Sixers breaking news, and be available to write news stories as they happen, including in real time in the Inquirer's live blog.
  • You will monitor Sixers topics trending on social media, as well as NBA and sports-adjacent story ideas that touch on business, fashion, culture, lifestyle and personality.
  • You will be an active participant in developing coverage strategy with the rest of the editorial team, including creating content (video, audio or written) on social media and various off-platform entities such as YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc.
  • You will serve as a front-facing sports personality, with the ability to discuss topics pertinent to the team on multiple Inquirer platforms, including video projects and podcasts.
  • You will be expected to build a local following, an audience who will engage with your content in any format - written, audio, video and social - to help promote Inquirer content across those landscapes.
  • The Sixers beat writer is expected to continue the Inquirer's long tradition of news breaking and in-depth storytelling while bringing a fresh and digital-first approach to the beat.
  • You will contribute to an inclusive and positive work environment.

Who We're looking for
  • The ideal candidate will be fully committed to a team-first ecosystem. This person is a dogged, thought-provoking interviewer who can recognize quickly what the story is but is someone patient enough to allow a story to develop when needed.
  • The Sixers beat writer comes with an established network of sources and contacts across sports but especially the NBA. He/she also is someone who can quickly build rapport and trust with new sources, has an effective gauge of Philadelphia's sports culture - especially the Sixers' rabid fan base - and will collaborate thoughtfully with editors and fellow writers to craft well-reported and researched stories.
  • Journalism experience is a requirement, and a familiarity with Philadelphia is an asset. Philadelphia has a long history of college and high school basketball excellence and a working knowledge of both is recommended.
  • The ideal candidate will be based in Philadelphia. Heavy travel in-season should be expected including split road trips with your beat partner.
  • You should deliver insightful stories in the offseason, especially during the slowest news weeks, with reporting and analysis that demonstrates to readers The Inquirer's expertise on the beat. We're looking for a reporter who brings an endless list of ideas to their beat, during the season and offseason.
  • You should also be a talented wordsmith and idea creator, working closely not only with your sport editor but with editors on other sports that fall within your knowledge wheelhouse. You should always be thinking about what's next for players, the team, the league, and what readers are looking forward to.
  • The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years of beat experience, covering high-level college or professional sports, including the NBA. He/she will have deep knowledge of sports' increasing influence on society and culture.
  • This is a highly competitive beat that requires a writer with a high motor. You and your beat partner will own all aspects of covering the team, on and off the field. You will be expected to break news, or react quickly to news and casual fan content.
  • The public-facing nature of this job requires a confident public speaker who can convene diverse audiences and lead discussions in creative and productive ways on camera. Further, this candidate will be an active participant on social media, helping produce written stories into social posts that stand on their own.

About Us.
The Philadelphia Inquirer is the media brand of record in Philadelphia and the region, and the largest news media organization in the state of Pennsylvania. A daily habit for almost 200 years, The Inquirer delivers Pulitzer Prize-winning news, sports, food, and lifestyle journalism multi-platform: Inquirer.com, Inquirer newspaper, e-editions, apps, newsletters, social, video, podcasts, and live events, generating 15M monthly impressions. Locally owned and headquartered in Philadelphia, no media brand is more deeply connected to the city or better understands what drives it. Our influence also extends across key drive markets, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and New York, as well as to Philadelphia expats who live across the country and root for the Eagles, Phillies, Sixers, Flyers, Union and Philadelphia's college teams.
The Inquirer is an equal opportunity employer for all regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, and any other category protected by federal, state and/or local law.
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