[Hiring] Editorial Intern, Sports Partnerships @Sporting News

Role Description

Do you enjoy writing and want to build a career in sports digital media? The Sporting News is seeking an ambitious, motivated and creative recent college graduate for a paid six-month content producer internship from August 2026 through February 2027.

This is a hands-on editorial role supporting The Sporting News and its growing network of media and commercial partnerships. You will write content for Sporting News platforms as well as regional sports network partners, including NESN and SportsNet Pittsburgh (SNP), producing coverage tailored to national, Boston and Pittsburgh audiences.

You will create content across a wide range of topics and formats, including:

• Breaking news and live-event coverage
• Evergreen, lifestyle and affiliate content

No two days will look the same. One assignment may involve:

• Reacting quickly to a major sports story
• Building a search-friendly guide
• Supporting a partner’s coverage strategy
• Contributing to a live blog around a marquee event

You will work closely with Sporting News editors to learn how content is planned, written, packaged and distributed for different audiences and platforms. You will also gain experience collaborating across departments and understanding how editorial content supports audience growth, partnerships and commercial objectives.

Throughout the internship, you will learn how Sporting News works with partners, applies SEO and audience best practices, covers major sporting events and creates content that delivers value for readers, media partners and commercial brands.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates who are less than 12 months removed from completing their degree
• Ability to work quickly, accurately and efficiently in a digital news environment
• Strong news judgment and understanding of what makes a sports story timely, relevant and interesting
• Ability to write clean, concise and engaging content in a variety of digital formats
• Strong knowledge of major North American professional and collegiate sports
• Interest in covering a variety of subjects, including sports, lifestyle, live events and affiliate content
• Basic understanding of SEO best practices and digital audience development
• Entrepreneurial and curious mindset with eagerness to pitch ideas, test new approaches and learn
• Versatility to move between breaking news, evergreen assignments and partner-specific projects
• Strong grammar skills, meticulous attention to detail and a firm grasp of AP style
• Willingness to work collaboratively with editors and writers and respond positively to constructive feedback
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines at the same time
• Flexibility to work a combination of days, nights and weekends as required by the sports calendar

Requirements

• Commitment to the entire six-month program

Benefits

• Pay: $15 per hour, up to 40 hours per week
• Location: Remote or Charlotte, N.C.
• Apply by August 14, 2026