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SportTechie

SportTechie Student Writer - Legal

SportTechie, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


SportTechie is the world’s leading publication devoted to the burgeoning intersection of sports and technology. We exist to analyze and illuminate the growing number of ways technology is evolving sports on a global scale.We are launching a column to focus on legal issues related to sports technology and are looking for a student writer interested in a summer internship.Job Description

The JobThe Student Writer - Legal will

assist in writing content and otherwise managing, promoting, and growing SportTechie’s new legal column.You will be empowered to:Examine impactful legal storylines as they pertain to technology evolving the sports industryCreate regular legal-based content to be published on SportTechie’s website and other platformsWork with the SportTechie team to promote legal-based content and columnCoordinate with team regarding submissions from other writers and sponsorsQualifications

What we are looking for:An independent, self-motivated law student, rising law student, or college student with some legal knowledge and an interest in lawKnowledge of the sports business and how technology intersects and affects itA passionate storyteller who uses journalistic principles to translate research into writing, exercises sound editorial judgment, and recognizes viable story ideasA consistent and reliable team player who recognizes the importance of both attention to detail and broad-based, big-picture thinkingDesire to learn and develop new skills related to journalism, digital media, sports, technology, and the lawAll Applicants must:Be able to work remotely with consistent communication with SportTechie teamCommit to flexible (but sometimes inconsistent) weekly hoursAdditional Information

How to applyEmail us these items:1. Cover letter with explaining your fit and enthusiasm for this role2. Resume3. 1-2 Writing Samples, preferably one legal writing sample and one non-legalNote: Please don’t be shy about demonstrating personality, knowledge of sports and technology and genuine excitement for filling this crucial role on the SportTechie team.

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