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Weekend Sports Writer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

AEG

Director of Sports Programming

Santa Ana, CA · On-site

Must have verbal and written communications skills * Must have excellent computer skills, including ... Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends, holidays, and long hours)

Paramount

Sports Anchor/MSJ

West Sacramento, CA · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

You must write with a clear and engaging style, using video and graphics to illustrate facts and ... WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations ...

Paramount

Sports Anchor/MSJ

West Sacramento, CA · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

You must write with a clear and engaging style, using video and graphics to illustrate facts and ... WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations ...

Sports Basement

Snow Tech, Sports Basement

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$18.50 - $22/hr

Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally. * Is a self-starter and understands ... What started as a weekend-only shop in a San Francisco warehouse has grown into multiple fully ...

Writer

Senior paid marketing manager

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$157K - $198K/yr

About WRITER WRITER is where the world's leading enterprises orchestrate AI-powered work. Our vision is to expand human capacity through superintelligence. And we're proving it's possible - through ...

Writer

Strategic account executive (West)

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$340K - $350K/yr

About WRITER WRITER is where the world's leading enterprises orchestrate AI-powered work. Our vision is to expand human capacity through superintelligence. And we're proving it's possible - through ...

Writer

Product marketing lead

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$144K - $240K/yr

About WRITER WRITER is where the world's leading enterprises orchestrate AI-powered work. Our vision is to expand human capacity through superintelligence. And we're proving it's possible - through ...

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How much do weekend sports writer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend sports writer in California is $19.78, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.71 and $24.01 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Weekend Sports Writer vs Part-Time Sports Journalist?

AspectWeekend Sports WriterPart-Time Sports Journalist
CredentialsTypically requires a journalism degree or writing experienceSimilar credentials, often with additional reporting skills
Work EnvironmentFreelance or contract work, often from home or remoteIn-office or on-site at media outlets, with reporting duties
Industry UsageCommon in online media, blogs, and local publicationsUsed by newspapers, TV stations, and online news platforms

Both roles involve sports writing, but Weekend Sports Writers often focus on freelance or part-time work, primarily creating content for online or local outlets during weekends. Part-Time Sports Journalists may have more reporting responsibilities and work within established media organizations. The key difference lies in the scope of duties and work setting, though both require strong sports knowledge and writing skills.

What are the most commonly searched types of Sports Writer jobs in California?

The most popular types of Sports Writer jobs in California are:

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Sports Reporter - Golden State Warriors

Hearst

San Francisco, CA • Hybrid

$80K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Hearst rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 27 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

51st of 78 rated media

Job description

Sports Reporter - Golden State Warriors

The San Francisco Chronicle has an opening for a beat writer to cover one of the world's premier sports franchises - the Golden State Warriors. The beat writer will be responsible for reporting developments on the team, covering games and writing features and profiles that transcend day-to-day coverage. Consistent with The Chronicle's focus on delivering postgame analysis from its game coverage, your focus writing off games will be on important takeaways and evaluating key performances, and not recapping the action. 

The reporter will work closely with his or her editor, along with other members of the award-winning San Francisco Chronicle sports department, to plan intelligent and in-depth enterprise and investigative stories for both SFChronicle.com, the print newspaper and other digital news products. 

What will you do:

  • Develop your command of the Warriors beat to deliver unique, incisive and compelling coverage that stands out in a very competitive beat
  • Maintain and grow a digital audience
  • Break news and produce world-class journalism by working collaboratively with editors, reporters, website producers, photographers and other journalists
  • Conceive ideas and work with editors and data visualization developers to enhance our storytelling.

What will it take to be successful? 

  • 2-5+ years editing and/or writing experience covering the NBA or another major league sport (NFL, MLB, NHL, WNBA).
  • Excellent reporting skills, strong news judgment with experience breaking news
  • Familiarity with or interest in current basketball analytics to evaluate player and team performance
  • Ability to work collaboratively with sports editors, other writers, and the design and photography team
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented with a proven ability to effectively juggle multiple tasks
  • Demonstrated success working in a deadline-driven environment
  • Social media experience.

Requirements:

  • This position is full-time. 
  • It will include some weekend and holiday work

  • The successful candidate must be based in the Bay Area or willing to move to the region..

In accordance with applicable law, Hearst is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role if hired in California. The reasonable estimate is between $80,000 and $90,000. A final decision on the successful candidate's starting salary will be based on a number of permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills and experience, training, certifications, and education.

About the San Francisco Chronicle: 

The San Francisco Chronicle (www.sfchronicle.com) is the largest newspaper in Northern California and the second largest on the West Coast. Acquired by the Hearst Corporation in 2000, The San Francisco Chronicle was founded in 1865 by Charles and Michael de Young and has been awarded seven Pulitzer Prizes for journalistic excellence, including the 2026 award for explanatory reporting.

HNP Overview: 

With 2,500 employees across the nation, Hearst Newspapers (HNP) represents a network of 28 daily and 50 weekly publications, including the Austin American-Statesman, Houston Chronicle, San Antonio Express-News, San Francisco Chronicle and Times Union (Albany). Our portfolio also includes several top digital-only news and lifestyle sites such as Chron., CT Insider, MySA and SFGATE, along with marketing services businesses like Medium Giant and entertainment brands such as King Features Syndicate. 

At HNP, we're investing in new and innovative ways to tell stories - growing newsrooms, diversifying tools and evolving platforms - to support the millions of people who trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action and be inspired. 

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