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Yahoo Sports Intern
Yahoo!
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Description
A Little About Us
Yahoo Sports is the world's most popular digital sports destination for fans and fantasy players. Our distinct mission is to report independently and without any interference on sports leagues, teams, organizations and events. We cover the news that fans want to know about their teams, whether real-life or fantasy.
A Lot About You
We are looking for an intern with a strong journalism background and a passion for the digital landscape to support the Yahoo Sports team. The ideal candidate should be comfortable with reporting and telling stories through a variety of mediums. He or she should have a strong grasp on the various social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat) and feel comfortable contributing to them. You will be expected to work some nights and weekends and prefer someone who has access to a car. Here are the most important attributes we seek:
• General curiosity about sports and storytelling practices
• A comfort in working on both individual projects and team collaborations
• Strong communication skills and a genial attitude
• Familiarity with Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, Tumblr and other social media platforms.
Your Day
• Contributing content to our various blogs on Yahoo Sports
• Assisting our social media team with sharing content across various platforms
• Pitching, developing and executing enterprise story ideas
• Using our content management system to assist in programming the website
• Traveling to on-site assignments (your own form of transportation is preferred)
You Must Have
• Experience with one or more of the following skills: writing, editing, content management, social publishing
• A prior journalism internship
• Some general familiarity with HTML
• Must be currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree
• GPA of 3.5 or higher