Join the Operation Sports Writing Team – General Sports & Athlete Writers

Operation Sports is a leading news and content provider focused on the sports gaming industry. Now, we’re expanding beyond the digital field.

We’re launching a brand-new General Sports & Athlete vertical—and we’re hiring writers who can help us bring it to life.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for sports-savvy writers who live and breathe headlines, highlights, and hot takes. You don’t just follow the scores—you follow the stories. You track trends, react fast, and understand how athletes have become cultural celebrities.

This is a remote freelance or hourly role, open to both part-time and full-time contributors depending on region.

Sports We Need Help Covering

NFL/College Football (NCAA)
NBA / WNBA
MLB

Vertical Focus

This vertical will cover general sports and athletes, with an emphasis on:

Timely, trend-driven news
Celebrity-style reporting on athletes
Short-form sports stories with viral potential
Stories that live at the intersection of sports, culture, and social media

What You’ll Do

Write trending news and short-form stories (400–800 words)
Track emerging storylines across sports, athlete culture, and social media
Submit clean, publish-ready copy on deadline
Pitch original headlines or story concepts depending on your skill set
Collaborate with editors to ensure content quality and discoverability

We’re Looking for Writers Who

Have a strong pulse on one or more major sports (NBA, NFL, MLB, etc.)
Are experienced in news writing and understand what makes a story clickable
Can write multiple stories per week in a fast-paced, trend-focused environment
Are fluent in English with excellent grammar
Bonus: Familiarity with SEO, WordPress, Trello, and Google Trends
Can provide 1–3 relevant writing samples in the sports or celebrity news space

Pay Expectations

U.S. writers: Paid freelance rates
International writers: Hired on an hourly contract (part-time or full-time)
All roles have the opportunity to transition into a full-time position

General Sports & Athlete News Writer

Anywhere in the world

Remote

Mid-level

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