General Sports & Athlete News Writer (Freelance - Remote) Job at GAMURS Group, Remote

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  • GAMURS Group
  • Remote

Job Description

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

Interview Process

  1. Resume & Application Questionnaire Review
  2. Interview with the Managing Editor

To Apply

Please include your  resume 1–3 writing samples or portfolio links , and a  brief cover letter explaining:

  • Your sports and athlete reporting expertise
  • Which sports you follow closely

Job Tags

Remote job, Hourly pay, Full time, Contract work, Part time, Freelance,

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