Staff Writer, Sports Jobs

The Messenger is a new digital media company, launching May 2023, whose mission it is to deliver accurate, balanced, non-partisan reporting across every subject, from news, politics and business to sports and entertainment.

We are seeking talented and ambitious Staff Writers to join our teams covering Men’s Basketball, Women’s Basketball, NFL, College Football, NBA, WNBA, NHL, MLB and more. The ideal candidate will have a passion for their sport and the ability to write engaging, informative, and insightful articles on a wide range of topics.

Responsibilities:

• Meet all deadlines with clean copy that meets company style and assigned length guidelines
• Develop and pitch new story ideas and projects
• Collaborate with other writers and editors to ensure high-quality content
• Balance ambitious storytelling and in-depth features with topical stories and news analysis.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest news and trends in their area of knowledge
• Contribute stories in a variety of formats and lengths, utilizing a growing network of sources

Requirements:

• Knowledge of specified sport at all levels, including current and developing trends in analytics, metrics, science and business.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Minimum of 2 years of professional writing experience, preferably in sports journalism or related field
• The ability to bring unique elements to stories, and/or a proven ability to be first on stories that matter to fans, is greatly preferred.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work within a team in a fast-paced environment. Ability to travel as assigned.

**Salary Range: $70,000- $125,000**

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified candidates to apply for this position regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.