Company Description
Syndicate 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 Description
Syndicate 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.
Responsibilities
• Edit submitted articles for
clarity, grammar, and accuracy using AP Style guidelines
• Prepare articles for publication in
WordPress
• Collaborate with writers to
develop story ideas and improve article quality
• Provide constructive editorial feedback to student contributors
• Create simple article graphics using
Canva
• Ensure articles meet Syndicate Sports’ editorial standards before publication
• Assist in identifying strong storylines across college athletics
Preferred Qualifications
• Current student or recent graduate in
journalism, communications, sports media, or a related field
• Strong familiarity with
AP Style
• Experience editing or writing for a student newspaper, sports blog, or digital publication
• Experience with
WordPress CMS or similar publishing platforms
• Familiarity with
Canva or basic graphic design tools
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple articles
Ideal Candidate
• Passionate about
college athletics
• Interested in building a
portfolio in sports journalism
• Comfortable working in a
fast-paced digital media environment
• Strong communicator who enjoys helping writers improve their work
Compensation
This position currently operates as a
volunteer/student contributor role
, with opportunities for
future performance-based compensation as the platform grows.
Apply
Send the following to
[email protected]
:
• Resume
• Writing samples
• Brief description of your sports media experience