Company Description

SportTechie exists to analyze and illuminate the growing number of ways technology is evolving the global sports industry.

We are seeking a creative and independent intern to support the production of our sports technology content and play an integral part in our sports technology coverage.

You will be empowered to:

• Gain unique sports writing and research experience to enhance your portfolio and resume

• Get an inside look at the latest technological innovations in the sports world

• Flexible work schedule fit for a student

• Position yourself as a thought leader within a sports industry niche

• Learn from and work closely with SportTechie’s Managing Editor

• Gain valuable connections and interview experience

• We will be happy to work with any students who may be looking to gain course credit

Job Description

Tasks:

• Cover 6-8 sports technology stories per week

• Directly work with SportTechie Managing Editor to create and execute interview opportunities with sports technology industry professionals

• Cover assignments from Managing Editor that range from breaking news coverage to tracking down quotes and leads on the phone and via email

• Must be familiar with journalistic and interviewing standards and practices

• Must be someone who has a flexible schedule and willing to regularly communicate via email

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Comfortable interviewing sports industry leaders via phone, email or video chat

• Strong writing skills and journalistic integrity

• Strict attention to detail when writing and does not allow any typos in their work

• Must be a regular reader of online news and journalistic content

• Has 10-15 hours per week to devote to covering the sports tech space

• Absolutely must be able to balance multiple stories simultaneously

Additional Information

Compensation:

• $500 Monthly stipend

• Course credit if desired