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Auburn Beat Writer

Full-Time | Auburn, Alabama

Join One of College Sports' Premier Independent Media Companies

We're seeking an experienced, driven, and highly competitive Auburn Beat Writer to join our growing editorial team.

This is more than a traditional beat reporting job. We're building one of the nation's leading independent college sports media brands, and we're looking for a journalist who thrives on breaking news, cultivating sources, and delivering premium content that keeps Auburn fans informed every day.

If you're passionate about college athletics, embrace the fast-paced nature of digital journalism, and want to help shape the future of sports media, we'd like to hear from you.

About Us

We're one of the most recognized and respected brands covering Auburn athletics.

Our coverage includes:

• Football

• Men's Basketball

• Baseball

• Recruiting

• Transfer Portal

• NIL

• SEC News

• Premium subscriber content

• Breaking news

• Podcasts

• YouTube

• Social media

• Message boards

• Thousands of premium subscribers

• One of the largest Auburn fan communities anywhere

We're committed to fast, accurate, original reporting and delivering premium journalism that serves one of the most passionate fan bases in college athletics.

Position

Full-Time Auburn Beat Writer

This position reports directly to the Publisher and will play a central role in our daily news coverage and long-term growth.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Cover Auburn football year-round

• Cover men's basketball and other assigned sports

• Attend practices, games, press conferences, SEC Media Days, postseason events, and recruiting-related events

• Develop and maintain trusted sources throughout Auburn athletics

• Break original news and deliver exclusive reporting

• Write multiple stories daily under deadline

• Produce game previews, recaps, feature stories, analysis, and enterprise reporting

• Produce premium subscriber-exclusive content

• Assist with recruiting and transfer portal coverage

• Generate story ideas independently

• Contribute to newsletters and breaking news alerts

• Participate in podcasts, YouTube videos, and live broadcasts

• Engage professionally with subscribers on premium message boards

• Help grow our audience through outstanding journalism and innovative storytelling

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will possess:

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)

• At least three years of experience covering college athletics or professional sports

• Excellent AP-style writing and editing skills

• Ability to write quickly without sacrificing accuracy

• Experience cultivating sources and breaking news

• Strong interviewing and reporting skills

• Outstanding organizational and time-management abilities

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously

• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, and travel during football season

• Comfortable appearing on podcasts, live streams, and video productions

• Experience using WordPress or similar content management systems

• Strong understanding of social media publishing and audience engagement

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience covering recruiting or college football

• Photography and basic video editing skills

• Familiarity with SEO best practices and digital audience growth

What We're Looking For

We're searching for someone who:

• Loves breaking news

• Is relentlessly competitive

• Understands recruiting and roster management

• Knows the SEC inside and out

• Understands modern digital journalism

• Can consistently produce multiple high-quality stories each day

• Thinks beyond game coverage

• Is creative, curious, entrepreneurial, and self-motivated

• Wants to help build one of the nation's premier college sports media brands

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who takes pride in producing journalism that subscribers can't find anywhere else.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Performance bonus opportunities

• Health benefits

• Travel reimbursement

• Credentialed access to Auburn athletic events

• Professional development opportunities

• Long-term career growth within a rapidly expanding digital media company

Why Join Us?

College sports journalism is evolving, and we're helping lead that evolution.

We're building a modern, digital-first media company centered on premium journalism, exclusive reporting, podcasts, video, newsletters, and one of the most engaged fan communities in college athletics.

If you're excited about breaking news, building relationships, creating premium content, and helping shape the future of sports media, we'd love to talk with you.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should submit:

• Resume

• Cover letter

• Three to five writing samples

• Links to published work

• Optional links to social media profiles or multimedia work

• Salary expectations

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.