Women’s Pro Basketball Writer & Storyteller

Unrivaled Basketball; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Unrivaled Basketball in Miami, FL seeks a League Staff Writer to craft game previews, recaps and features for the 2026–2027 season. You will cover players, clubs, games and league storylines across owned channels, delivering timely copy that meets AP style and Unrivaled standards.

You should be a strong storyteller with basketball knowledge, able to research independently, interview players, write under deadlines, and collaborate with Communications, Marketing and Basketball Operations.

Qualifications

• Exceptional writing, reporting and storytelling skills.
• Demonstrated experience covering basketball, sports or a related beat.
• Strong knowledge of women’s basketball and the broader professional basketball landscape, especially all Unrivaled athletes.
• Ability to identify compelling player, team and league storylines beyond game results.
• Comfortable working with statistics, box scores and basketball data.
• Strong research and fact-checking skills.
• Ability to write both longer-form features and concise, deadline-driven game coverage.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced live sports environment.
• Strong editorial judgment and ability to work independently.
• Familiarity with AP style.

Responsibilities

• Write timely game previews, recaps and coverage for the season, tournament, and playoffs.
• Participate in post-game press conferences, craft insightful questions.
• Develop original feature stories on players, clubs, coaches and league narratives.
• Identify emerging basketball narratives across the season.
• Use stats and game results to strengthen coverage.
• Conduct independent research and interviews as needed.
• Collaborate with Communications, Marketing, Content, and Operations on stories.
• Maintain an editorial calendar aligned with the schedule.
• Support newsletters, website content and special projects.
• Produce polished copy on tight deadlines following AP and Unrivaled standards.

Skills

Editorial writing

Basketball coverage

Storytelling

Research & interviews

AP style

Job description

Unrivaled Basketball in Miami, FL seeks a League Staff Writer to craft game previews, recaps and features for the 2026–2027 season. You will cover players, clubs, games and league storylines across owned channels, delivering timely copy that meets AP style and Unrivaled standards.

You should be a strong storyteller with basketball knowledge, able to research independently, interview players, write under deadlines, and collaborate with Communications, Marketing and Basketball Operations.