Job Description

Are you a sports-obsessed journalist ready to dominate the youth sports beat? Prep Network is seeking a bulldog reporter/editor to launch a new national media vertical. You will hustle to chase scoops and breaking news with primary-source reporting. You’ll hit the ground running, diving into youth sports culture, NIL, and trends to reach millions of readers. This is a massive opportunity for an early-career crusher to make waves, take pride in shaping a groundbreaking media vertical, and compete with the biggest names in sports media. You will work closely with our in-house partnership team to help position Prep Network as the definitive “Voice of High School and Youth Sports”. Core Responsibilities:

• Own and execute the content roadmap for Prep Network’s new national youth sports media vertical
• Pitch, report, write, and publish 1 article per day covering youth sports culture, products, NIL, and trends
• Analyze traffic data to guide future content decisions and maximize performance
• Collaborate with our marketing team to align articles with newsletter, social media, and campaign strategies
• Source and edit visuals, ensuring pieces are visually compelling and shareable
• Track emerging trends in youth and high school sports
• Participate in editorial planning to shape and evolve the brand voice/content strategy

Must-Haves in a Candidate:

• Passion for Youth Sports
• Big Picture Thinking
• Reporting and Storytelling Skills
• Growth-Minded
• Digital Fluency
• CMS Proficient
• Strong Visual Instincts
• Proactive

Nice-to-Haves in a Candidate:

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism or Communications
• Connections in grassroots sports, familiarity with AAU/NIL/high school sports scenes
• Experience with SEO tools or traffic analysis

Work Eligibility: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship. Only U.S. citizens will be considered for this role at this time. Compensation: The compensation range is $2,000-$3,000 per month for a minimum of 20 articles. If you require alternative methods of application or screening, you must approach the employer directly to request this as Indeed is not responsible for the employer's application process.

Job Tags

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