General Sports & Athlete News Writer

Summary

Join Operation Sports' expanding team as a General Sports & Athlete Writer! This remote freelance or hourly role offers part-time and full-time options. You'll write trending news and short-form stories (400-800 words), track emerging storylines, and submit polished copy on deadline. The ideal candidate possesses strong sports knowledge, news writing experience, and the ability to create clickable content. Familiarity with SEO and content management systems is a plus. Compensation includes paid freelance rates for U.S. writers and hourly contracts for international writers, with potential for full-time transition.

Requirements

• Have a strong pulse on one or more major sports (NBA, NFL, MLB, etc.)
• Are experienced in news writing and understand what makes a story clickable
• Can write multiple stories per week in a fast-paced, trend-focused environment
• Are fluent in English with excellent grammar
• Can provide 1–3 relevant writing samples in the sports or celebrity news space

Responsibilities

• Write trending news and short-form stories (400–800 words)
• Track emerging storylines across sports, athlete culture, and social media
• Submit clean, publish-ready copy on deadline
• Pitch original headlines or story concepts depending on your skill set
• Collaborate with editors to ensure content quality and discoverability

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with SEO, WordPress, Trello, and Google Trends

Benefits

• U.S. writers: Paid freelance rates
• International writers: Hired on an hourly contract (part-time or full-time)
• All roles have the opportunity to transition into a full-time position