Sports Writer & Media Relations Intern

Thecolumbuswizards; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Thecolumbuswizards in Columbus, Ohio are offering a paid internship for a writer/editor who will cover Wizards on and off the court. You will draft previews, recaps and features, and help assemble media materials.

This role requires strong writing, basketball knowledge, accuracy, and the ability to meet deadlines. Writing samples are required, and you will report to the Chief Marketing Officer and support scheduling and interviews.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated strong writing and editing skills with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of basketball and league terminology.
• Ability to meet deadlines with high accuracy.
• Submitting writing samples is required.

Responsibilities

• Draft previews, recaps and feature articles.
• Assist with media materials.
• Research and fact-check information.
• Coordinate interview requests with media.
• Support content scheduling and publication calendars.

Skills

Strong writing and editing

Basketball knowledge

Accuracy and deadline discipline

Writing samples required

Job description

Support clear, accurate coverage of the Wizards on and off the court.

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Arrangement: Paid internship

Reports to: Chief Marketing Officer

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft previews, recaps and features
• Assist with media materials
• Research and fact-check
• Coordinate interview requests
• Support content scheduling

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong writing and editing
• Basketball knowledge
• Accuracy and deadline discipline
• Writing samples required

COMPENSATION

Proposed: $15 per hour, up to 80 approved hours.