We’re looking to add a part-time contributor to the Hoops Rumors writing team. The position pays on an hourly basis. Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Exceptional knowledge of all 30 NBA teams, with no discernible bias. We want you to be as comfortable writing about Jawun Evans and Tyler Dorsey as you would be writing about LeBron James and Kevin Durant.
- Knowledge of the NBA’s salary cap, collective bargaining agreement, and transaction-related concepts.
- Strong weeknight and weekend availability, along with the ability to work at least one or two regular shifts per week. Flexibility to work on short notice is a plus.
- At least some college education.
- Extensive writing experience, with professional experience and a background in journalism both preferred.
- Keen understanding of journalistic principles, ethics, and procedures. Completion of basic college-level journalism classes is preferred.
- Attention to detail — absolutely no spelling errors, especially for player and journalist names.
- Ability to follow Hoops Rumors’ style and tone.
- Ability to analyze articles and craft intelligent, well-written posts summing up the news in a few paragraphs. We need someone who can balance quick writing with thoughtful analysis. You must be able to add value to breaking news with your own insight, numbers, or links to other relevant articles.
- Ability to use Twitter, TweetDeck, and WordPress.
If you’re interested, email hoopsrumorsparttimers@gmail.com by Monday, August 20 (4:00pm central time) and take a few paragraphs to explain why you qualify and stand out. Please include one or two writing samples as well — NBA-related pieces are preferred, but not mandatory.
Many will likely apply, so unfortunately we cannot respond to every applicant.
Hope they start soccer rumors soon
LeBron is part owner of a soccer team.
I shoulda known the removal was coming. Still love ya Luke. Lol
Luke knows his stuff. I think he’s better than Ramona Shelbourne or what’s his name. He belongs with the big boys.
Stop playing games, just hire Dionis, aka Bryan Coleangelo.
Shams Charania will be leaving Yahoo. Luke should take his place!
The last time this article ran, the successful applicant had to be able to be enthusiastic about Khem Birch. Did Birch get too exciting for this application in the interim? Amazing what a 123-108 ORtg-DRtg can accomplish.
Would you guys be interested in creating a position for someone in high school or college and have them do a mini-series of articles? It would be a great way for young writers to gain experience, and it would be a great outreach opportunity for you guys.