SportTechie Reporter (Internship)

  • Intern

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