The Big Lead is looking for two talented freelance sports writers who want to do more than just write about what’s happening on the field.

Sports media coverage, articulate column writing, thought-provoking lists on pop culture — we need someone who can do it all while also writing about traditional and non-traditional sports with an informed, authoritative voice.

Working closely with our editorial team, you will have the chance to create engaging, original sports content that will be published on The Big Lead. You will also have the opportunity to participate in the creative process, which will give you unique insight into content strategy in the digital sports media industry.

You will receive regular feedback from our industry-leading editors on how to improve your writing skills in the field of sports journalism, while learning real-world skills on the go and building an impressive portfolio.

This is a paid freelance position and will require 20-25 hours of work per week. The job can be either remote or in our New York City office.

Qualifications​

• Experienced content creator with 1-2 years experience
• Excellent writing skills and proper use of grammar
• Familiarity with blogging and social media platforms
• Outside-the-box thinker (Creativity with story pitches is a must!)
• Passion for everything sports and expert knowledge of popular leagues such as MLB, NBA, NFL, and NCAA football/basketball
• Commitment to comply with editorial deadlines
• Ability to work nights and weekends
  

A few benefits of the position:

• Create original content based on interviews with media professionals
• Learn and utilize SEO best practices
• Write about the biggest topics in sports
• Receive regular feedback from The Big Lead’s experienced editorial staff
• Have your work read, shared and commented on by an audience of millions