Spring 2027 Editorial Intern (Remote)

About the Role

The Pickleball Weekly is seeking a highly motivated Editorial Intern to join our remote editorial team for academic credit through an accredited college or university.

This internship provides hands-on experience in sports journalism, digital publishing, and magazine production. Interns will work alongside experienced editors while developing professional reporting, interviewing, research, and writing skills in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

This is an unpaid internship offered for college credit only. More details below. To apply, email your cover letter, three writing samples, and resume with the subject line “Spring 2027 Editorial Intern” to: jobs@ThePickleballWeekly.com

Internship Responsibilities:

  • Assist with additional editorial projects as assigned
  • Scout and develop story ideas from across the pickleball industry
  • Research, report, and write news stories and feature articles
  • Conduct interviews with athletes, coaches, executives, and industry leaders
  • Perform fact-checking and source verification
  • Monitor tournaments, press releases, podcasts, and social media for news opportunities
  • Assist with editorial planning and content calendars
  • Support coverage of professional tournaments and industry events (virtual and occasional in-person opportunities may be available)
  • Collaborate closely with editors to revise and polish stories before publication

Ideal Qualifications:

  • Ability to receive academic credit for the internship
  • Major in Journalism, Communications, Sports Media, or a closely related field
  • Excellent writing, grammar, and storytelling skills
  • Strong research and interviewing abilities
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced news environment
  • Self-motivation and the ability to work independently in a remote setting
  • A passion for sports journalism
  • Knowledge of pickleball is preferred but not required
  • Participation in collegiate or competitive sports is strongly preferred
  • Experience with a college newspaper, magazine, website, or other student publication is a plus

Internship Details:

  • Location: Remote (U.S.)
  • Schedule: Approximately 15–20 hours per week (flexible around class schedules)
  • Compensation: Unpaid; college credit through an accredited university
  • Duration: Semester-based with the possibility of extension

What You’ll Gain:

This internship offers real-world newsroom experience and the opportunity to build an impressive professional portfolio. Interns will receive mentorship from experienced editors while gaining bylines, interviewing experience, and exposure to digital magazine publishing, investigative reporting, feature writing, and sports journalism.

How to Apply: Ready to help shape the future of pickleball media? We’d love to hear from you. Email your cover letter, three writing samples, and resume with the subject line “Spring 2027 Editorial Intern” to: jobs@ThePickleballWeekly.com