Sports Journalist
Are you interested in pursuing a career in sports journalism? Are you passionate about Hawkeye athletics? A role at Black Heart Gold Pants, SB Nation’s home for the Iowa Hawkeyes could be the perfect place for you!
SBNation, your sports appreciation machine, is looking for a talented writer to help us push the boundaries of sports journalism and how we cover the Iowa Hawkeyes. Appreciation for the Hawkeyes, college football, basketball and/or wrestling and a willingness to immerse yourself in it is a must. You should be comfortable tackling a wide range of topics, including the Xs and Os of the sport(s), data and statistics, and the humor that can be found in everything in between.
What is Black Heart Gold Pants?
Black Heart Gold Pants is the home for the Iowa Hawkeyes on SBNation, the nation's largest independent sports media brand, providing audiences with authoritative coverage delivered from the perspective of genuine sports fans. Founded in 2005, SBNation is a division of Vox Media, a leading media conglomerate with properties across the editorial, advertising, and technology sectors.
Our focus is using original voices to create engaging stories that speak directly to the passions of our audience. SBNation is the fastest growing online sports media brand and the largest network of more than 300 individual fan-centric sports communities. We cover every aspect of Iowa athletics and we want you to help make sure we’re doing it in an innovative way.
What do staff writers do?
Typically, site contributors write at least once a week on topics of their choosing, although alternative arrangements can be worked out with their site manager. Contributors may also potentially help with social media promotion, copy editing, or other site duties.
Why should I write for SB Nation?
There are lots of reasons! If you love sports and love writing, SB Nation provides the best platform to engage with other fans and promote your work. It has the best publishing platform, a strong brand, excellent training, and an amazing team.
SB Nation alumni have gone on to work for SBNation.com, Rivals, Scout, 247Sports, SI.com, Grantland, and numerous other outlets. Others have used their experience with SB Nation to give themselves additional professional opportunities in marketing, social media, advertising, and more. If you're looking to start a media-focused career, or are just a passionate sports fan looking to advance the conversation, there isn't a better place to start than with SB Nation.
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Except where otherwise noted, all of our positions are part-time, contract roles compensated with a monthly stipend.