Editorial Intern
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Job Description
About the Company
Sporting News is a globally recognized sports media brand with a rich heritage spanning 140 years, founded in 1886. Evolving from a pioneering print publication (“The Nation’s Oldest & Finest Sports Paper,” “The Bible of Baseball”) into a cutting-edge digital media powerhouse, it now serves millions of fans across multiple platforms and languages worldwide. The company’s core mission is to deliver trusted content through expert storytelling, upholding high expectations for modern sports enthusiasts.
Sporting News operates under five key pillars in its Employee Value Proposition:
• Expect Curiosity: Embracing change and exploring new ways to engage fans.
• Operate with Integrity: Delivering fact-based, insightful coverage as the foundation of trust.
• Answer with Expertise: Providing knowledgeable, analytical, and forward-thinking content.
• Deliver Consistently: Striving for high-quality content, whether breaking news, analysis, or immersive storytelling.
• Trust One Another: Fostering a global culture of respect and inclusion through cross-border collaboration.
The company celebrates diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment. In 2021, Sporting News was acquired by an international investment group with deep experience in sports, media, and gaming, positioning it to become the first truly global digital sports media platform. The brand identity is defined by being Timeless & Crafted, Imaginative & Scalable (covering all major sports worldwide with local experts), and Reliable & Relatable, serving as a trusted platform for various partners and, most importantly, sports fans.
About the Job
This role is a paid six-month editorial internship at The Sporting News, based at their Charlotte, NC headquarters, targeting ambitious and creative recent college graduates interested in a career in digital sports journalism.
Key Details:
• Dates: August 18, 2025 – February 20, 2026
• Pay: $15 per hour
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Location: Charlotte, N.C.
• Application Deadline: June 30th
Internship Responsibilities:
Editorial interns will be deeply involved in all aspects of content creation around major sports, including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and college sports. You will gain hands-on experience from full-time writers and editors, learning how to shape live and breaking news coverage, develop SEO best practices, and plan content strategies for major sporting events. Specific responsibilities include:
• Writing trending news articles, live blogs, and evergreen content for a national audience.
• Assisting in the maintenance of the evergreen content catalog.
• Collaborating with full-time staff on special projects, encompassing both written and multimedia formats.
• Learning to utilize audience tools like Google Trends to effectively package and promote content for millions of digital readers.
• Contributing ideas for graphics, videos, and other content for Sporting News’ social platforms.
Requirements:
Candidates must meet the following criteria:
• Ability to commit to the entire six-month program. This internship is exclusively for recent graduates less than 12 months removed from completing their degree.
• A demonstrated ability to work smart and fast within a dynamic digital news environment.
• Proficiency in writing clean, concise, and engaging content across a variety of sports and topics.
• Strong knowledge of most North American professional and collegiate sports.
• A basic understanding of best SEO and social media practices.
• Be a team player, willing to collaborate with editors and writers and receptive to constructive feedback.
• Possess strong grammar skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a firm grasp of AP style.
• Be flexible and willing to work a combination of days, nights, and weekends as required by the demands of live sports coverage.
