Sports Journalist / Content Creator Intern

Job Description

Sports Journalist / Content Creator Intern | Dallas Hoops Journal

The Tone:
This is a summer internship at Dallas Hoops Journal, located in the DFW metroplex. Dallas Hoops Journal provides dedicated coverage of professional basketball in North Texas. This role offers an aspiring journalist or content creator hands-on experience in the professional sports media landscape, specifically focusing on the Dallas Mavericks, Dallas Wings, and Texas Legends. It is designed to provide practical experience in sports journalism and content creation within a professional setting.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: DFW metroplex (On-site)
• Mission: Provide comprehensive content creation and editorial support, offering local insight into the North Texas professional basketball scene.
• Tech Stack: Digital publishing platforms, SEO practices

What You’ll Actually Do
• Game Recaps: Draft detailed game recaps covering the Dallas Mavericks, Dallas Wings, and Texas Legends.
• News & Features: Create timely news breaks and analytical features related to North Texas professional basketball.
• Editorial Learning: Learn and apply the principles of SEO-driven sports journalism.
• Digital Publishing: Gain practical experience with digital publishing processes and platforms.
• Local Reporting: Provide a boots-on-the-ground perspective on the North Texas professional basketball scene.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Aspiring journalist or content creator seeking early career experience in sports media.
• Experience: Proven ability to produce writing samples (2-3 required) demonstrating content creation skills.
• Skills: Strong understanding of NBA/WNBA rules and team histories; ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.