Charlotte, North Carolina, United States · Remote OK
ABOUT YOUR NEW ROLE 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…
Skills: Editorial writing, Sports journalism, SEO best practices, Content production, Digital media
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States • Remote OK
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The intern will write and produce a high volume of engaging digital content, including breaking news, live blogs, and evergreen articles for The Sporting News and its partners. They will also collaborate with editors to optimize content for SEO and audience growth while supporting various commercial and editorial initiatives.
Candidates must be recent college graduates within 12 months of completing their degree and possess strong writing, grammar, and news judgment skills. A solid understanding of North American sports, SEO best practices, and the ability to work in a fast-paced digital environment are essential.
ABOUT YOUR NEW ROLE
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, from breaking news and live-event coverage to evergreen, lifestyle and affiliate content. No two days will look the same. One assignment may involve reacting quickly to a major sports story, while the next could focus on building a search-friendly guide, supporting a partner’s coverage strategy or 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.
WHEN AND WHERE IS IT?
Dates: August 2026 - February 2027
Pay: $15 per hour, up to 40 hours per week
Location: Remote or Charlotte, N.C.
Apply by August 14, 2026
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ABOUT SPORTING NEWS, THE COMPANY
Sporting News is more than a media brand—we are a global team of passionate sports fans delivering trusted content to audiences around the world. Founded in 1886, we have a 140-year legacy of sports journalism excellence, evolving from a print publication into a cutting-edge digital media company that serves millions of fans across multiple platforms and languages.
At our core, we believe in expert storytelling, ensuring that every piece of content we produce meets the high expectations of modern sports enthusiasts.
Our Employee Value Proposition is built on five key pillars:
At Sporting News, we celebrate the diversity of our team and leadership. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone—regardless of race, gender, background, or identity—can contribute, grow, and succeed.
ABOUT SPORTING NEWS, THE BRAND
Sporting News is one of the most storied and recognizable sports media brands in the world. Founded in 1886 as a U.S. weekly newspaper, it became a pioneering force in sports journalism—earning titles like "The Nation's Oldest & Finest Sports Paper" and "The Bible of Baseball."
Today, Sporting News is a digital-first, globally connected media powerhouse with localized editions in the U.S., Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, U.K., Spain, India, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, and Japan— with more regions on the horizon.
As we approach our 140-year milestone, Sporting News remains committed to evolving with the ever-changing sports media landscape while staying true to the values that have defined us for generations.
Acquired by an international investment group in 2021 with deep sports, media and gaming experience, TSN is poised to become the first truly global digital sports media platform business.
Crafted for fans since 1886.
One of the world's most iconic sports brands, The Sporting News was founded in 1886 as a weekly U.S. newspaper. Initially the essential source for baseball and boxing content, it became the dominant sports publication, earning monikers like "The Bible of Baseball." The Sporting News is now a dynamic, global digital publisher offering a trusted perspective across major sports worldwide, leveraging a global network that understands local nuance. It features localized editions in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Argentina, U.K., Spain, India, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand and Japan with more territories and languages on the horizon. Trusted and relatable; insightful and imaginative; timeless and crafted: The Sporting News' independence and credibility, along with its resilience amidst an ever-changing media landscape, makes it a leading multimedia destination for fans. That same approach creates a perfect partner for leagues and broadcasters to grow a qualified, engaged audience against their properties as well as deliver creative messaging for local and global advertisers. Today, The Sporting News is the official digital destination of the NBA across leading markets in the Americas and APAC, a premium publishing partner of OTT and betting clients, and the brand over 35 million users trust for their sports content every month.
Offices: Charlotte, NC 28202, US · Sydney, New South Wales 2000, AU · Minato City, Tokyo 107-6090, JP · Hong Kong, HK · Douglas, Isle of Man IM1 3AH, IM
Crafted for fans since 1886.
One of the world's most iconic sports brands, The Sporting News was founded in 1886 as a weekly U.S. newspaper. Initially the essential source for baseball and boxing content, it became the dominant sports publication, earning monikers like "The Bible of Baseball." The Sporting News is now a dynamic, global digital publisher offering a trusted perspective across major sports worldwide, leveraging a global network that understands local nuance. It features localized editions in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Argentina, U.K., Spain, India, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand and Japan with more territories and languages on the horizon. Trusted and relatable; insightful and imaginative; timeless and crafted: The Sporting News' independence and credibility, along with its resilience amidst an ever-changing media landscape, makes it a leading multimedia destination for fans. That same approach creates a perfect partner for leagues and broadcasters to grow a qualified, engaged audience against their properties as well as deliver creative messaging for local and global advertisers. Today, The Sporting News is the official digital destination of the NBA across leading markets in the Americas and APAC, a premium publishing partner of OTT and betting clients, and the brand over 35 million users trust for their sports content every month.
Offices: Charlotte, NC 28202, US · Sydney, New South Wales 2000, AU · Minato City, Tokyo 107-6090, JP · Hong Kong, HK · Douglas, Isle of Man IM1 3AH, IM
