Sports Writing Intern - allsprt.com

Zero Digital Sports is a dedicated 24/7 Australian sports news agency delivering high-quality sports coverage to fans locally and globally.
With a growing team of professional journalists across Australia, Zero Digital Sports produces premium Australian and international sports news, analysis, statistics, and opinions across major mastheads ZeroTackle.com (NRL) and ZeroHanger.com (AFL).
We're looking for a Sports Writing Intern to join our editorial team and gain hands-on experience working in a fast-paced digital sports newsroom. This is an opportunity to work alongside experienced editors and journalists, develop your writing and publishing skills, and see your work published to a national and international audience.
The roleAs a Sports Writing Intern, you'll be involved in the day-to-day production of digital sports editorial content. You'll learn how a modern sports newsroom operates, from pitching and researching stories through to writing, editing and publishing content. Depending on your interests and skill set, you may also have opportunities to contribute to social media, video and other forms of digital content.
Key responsibilitiesPitch timely and original story ideas to the editorial teamResearch and write news stories, features, explainers and other sports contentAssist with the daily production and publishing of contentMonitor the latest sports news, trends and conversationsWork with editors to develop your writing and storytelling skillsContribute ideas during editorial meetings and planning sessionsAssist with social media and other content distribution where requiredLearn how content is shaped for digital audiences, including headlines, SEO and audience engagement
About youWe're looking for someone with a genuine passion for sport and an interest in building a career in sports media or journalism. You don't need years of professional experience, but you should be curious, proactive and confident in your ability to tell a good story.
Ideally, you'll have:Excellent written and verbal communication skillsA strong understanding of, and genuine passion for, sportAn ability to write clearly, accurately and to deadlineA strong attention to detailA willingness to take feedback and continue developing your skillsThe ability to identify interesting stories and anglesA good understanding of social media and the modern digital media landscapeThe ability to work independently while also collaborating with a wider editorial teamExperience with WordPress or other CMS platforms is a bonus, but not essential.
We're particularly interested in candidates who follow one or more sports closely and have opinions, ideas and stories they want to tell.
What you'll get from the internshipThis isn't a role where you'll be sitting on the sidelines. Successful interns will have the opportunity to contribute real work, receive feedback from experienced editors and journalists, and build a portfolio of published content.
You'll gain practical experience in:Digital sports journalismNews and feature writingStory pitching and developmentHeadline writing and audience-focused storytellingContent management and publishingSEO and digital publishing fundamentalsWorking to deadlines in a fast-paced editorial environment
Several interns who have previously worked with our wider team have gone on to secure paid and full-time roles in sports media and journalism.
Hours and locationWe can be flexible around university and placement requirements.The internship may be completed from our Melbourne (Cremorne, 3121) office, remotely, or through a hybrid arrangement depending on the successful candidate and the requirements of their course. Typically, internships are completed across 1–2 days per week, Monday through Friday, although this can be discussed and tailored around university placement requirements.
How to applyIf you're passionate about sport, love writing and want to get practical experience in a real digital sports newsroom, we'd love to hear from you.
Please apply via EMAIL to nick.splitter@zerodigital.com.au and include:Your CVA short cover letter telling us why you're interested in sports journalismExamples of your writing, published work or a portfolio, if available
We are expecting a high volume of applicants for this role, with only shortlisted candidates to be contacted.