Editorial Intern

Application Deadline: 1 May 2026

Department: Editorial

Location: New York, New York

Compensation: $15.00 - $17.00 / hour

Description

As an Editorial Intern at FOS, you will dive into the business of sports, contributing to coverage that informs and engages our readers. This role offers the chance to:

• Write and publish news stories and feature articles
• Conduct research and reporting to support editorial projects
• Collaborate with social media and multimedia teams
• Gain on-camera experience for video and audio content
• Learn directly from experienced journalists and editors
  
  

You’ll be an active participant in the editorial process, helping shape stories and supporting the team in a fast-paced, dynamic newsroom environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Pitch, write, and edit news stories and features
• Assist the social media team in promoting content and engaging the audience
• Conduct research on trends, statistics, and historical sports data
• Collaborate with editors and reporters on story ideas and planning
• Participate in editorial meetings and contribute to content strategy
• Apply basic SEO best practices to maximize content visibility
• Support administrative tasks for the editorial team as needed
  
  

Skills, Knowledge And Expertise

• Strong writing, editing, and research skills
• Passion for sports and sports journalism
• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital content trends
• Interest in on-camera opportunities for video or audio
• Detail-oriented and able to work collaboratively
• Curious, motivated, and eager to learn from experienced professionals
  
  

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in sports journalism and content creation
• Expand your portfolio with published work
• Build relationships with industry professionals
• Access mentorship and professional development opportunities
• Gain skills and insights to advance your career in sports media