Staff Writer

Are you a passionate sports enthusiast with knowledge of and interest in the Dodgers, Lakers, Angels, Padres, Chargers, UCLA, USC, and the dynamic sports scene in Los Angeles? We're looking for a dedicated staff writer to join our team and provide comprehensive coverage of these iconic teams and institutions.

Requirements:

Write daily articles covering breaking news and in-depth analysis of the Dodgers, Lakers, Angels, Padres, Chargers, UCLA, USC, and other Los Angeles sports teams.

Collaborate with our Senior Staff Writer to find unique stories, angles, and topics that will reach a broad audience in the LA sports space.

Exercise exceptional research and writing abilities.

Possess a genuine passion for sports journalism.

Adaptability to a fast-paced environment and the ability to multitask effectively.

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

An innate curiosity and dedication to covering the inner workings of Southern California professional sports teams.

A deep knowledge of MLB, NFL, NCAA, NBA, and more.

Familiarity with AP style is preferred.

Experience with WordPress, Tempest, Voltax, Slack, and/or Trello is a bonus.

A team-first mentality and driven by constant collaboration.

Understanding the world of sports and what it means to be around during game time to cover crucial and timely topics.

Ability to navigate content and sources to produce deeply researched and factual articles on all LA sports.

Contribute engaging long-form articles on sports-related topics, providing our readers with insightful content.

Qualifications:

Previous sports writing experience is preferred.

Proof of previous published work in the digital media space or relevant college education.

Ability to complete a short writing test using Google Docs

If you have a deep curiosity for sports and want to be part of a driven team with growing long-term goals in the L.A. sports world, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the above criteria.

Please submit test articles to the writing test below to be considered for this position: