Cover major sports events through a pop culture lens while writing buzzworthy stories that connect sports, celebrities, and trending culture.
About UsWeekly & McClatchy Media
As part of McClatchy Media’s award-winning network, UsWeekly blends celebrity and entertainment coverage with pop culture storytelling that reaches millions of readers. Our team is passionate about creating smart, engaging, traffic-driving content that lives at the intersection of sports, entertainment, and lifestyle.
Schedule
- Part-time, fully remote
- Saturday + Sunday coverage required
- Fast-paced, daily publishing environment
What You’ll Do
- Cover high-profile sporting events (Super Bowl, NFL Sundays, NBA/NHL Playoffs, World Series, PGA tournaments, Olympics, etc.) with a pop culture focus
- Pitch, report, and write 6–8 daily stories centered on sports celebrities, viral moments, human interest angles, and trending lifestyle crossovers
- Monitor Google Trends, social platforms, and live events to surface buzzy story ideas
- Aggregate breaking news, interviews, and social posts, crafting smart follow-ups and exclusive insights
- Create photo-driven galleries, recaps, previews, roundups, and analysis pieces to drive traffic and social engagement
- Collaborate with editorial, SEO, and social teams to maximize visibility and audience reach
- Build relationships with publicists and reps to secure interviews and exclusive content
What You Need
- 2–4 years of digital reporting/writing experience in sports, celebrity, or entertainment media
- Deep knowledge of sports + pop culture with instinct for what resonates beyond the field
- Proven ability to write clean, engaging copy on tight deadlines
- Familiarity with SEO, CMS platforms, Google Analytics, and Chartbeat
- Strong news judgment and ability to identify viral stories quickly
- A roster of editorial contacts is a plus
- BA/BS in Journalism, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative, remote team
Benefits
- $35–$40/hour, depending on experience
- Flexible, remote-first role with weekend schedule
- Opportunity to shape sports coverage for a major national entertainment brand
- Culture of innovation with access to digital-first tools, training, and editorial support
- Career growth opportunities within McClatchy Media’s expansive network
Join UsWeekly in covering the stories that spark conversations at the intersection of sports and pop culture.
Your next opportunity to engage millions of readers is here—ready to write?
Happy Hunting,
~Two Chicks…