Student Sports Editor (Remote) – Syndicate Sports
Company DescriptionSyndicate Media & Sports is an Internet-based news platform that delivers comprehensive and engaging coverage of sports teams. The company's flagship project, Sun Belt Syndicate, specializes in providing in-depth reporting and insights on collegiate athletics within the Sun Belt Conference. Dedicated to quality sports journalism, Syndicate Media & Sports seeks to connect fans with the stories they care about most. Join a team passionate about sports and committed to informing and engaging audiences.Role DescriptionSyndicate Sports is looking for a Student Editor to help manage and elevate our college athletics coverage. This is a great opportunity for students pursuing careers in sports media, journalism, or digital publishing who want real editorial experience with a growing platform.The editor will play a key role in shaping our coverage by editing articles, preparing stories for publication, and working directly with writers to improve storytelling and reporting.ResponsibilitiesEdit submitted articles for clarity, grammar, and accuracy using AP Style guidelinesPrepare articles for publication in WordPressCollaborate with writers to develop story ideas and improve article qualityProvide constructive editorial feedback to student contributorsCreate simple article graphics using CanvaEnsure articles meet Syndicate Sports’ editorial standards before publicationAssist in identifying strong storylines across college athleticsPreferred QualificationsCurrent student or recent graduate in journalism, communications, sports media, or a related fieldStrong familiarity with AP StyleExperience editing or writing for a student newspaper, sports blog, or digital publicationExperience with WordPress CMS or similar publishing platformsFamiliarity with Canva or basic graphic design toolsStrong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple articlesIdeal CandidatePassionate about college athleticsInterested in building a portfolio in sports journalismComfortable working in a fast-paced digital media environmentStrong communicator who enjoys helping writers improve their workCompensationThis position currently operates as a volunteer/student contributor role, with opportunities for future performance-based compensation as the platform grows.ApplySend the following to SyndicateMediaSports@gmail.com:ResumeWriting samplesBrief description of your sports media experience