Operation Sports is the premier destination for sports video game enthusiasts and we’re expanding our premium content offering with Not Just Another Roster Update, our flagship monthly newsletter.
We’re hiring a freelance investigative journalist to contribute one premium feature per month to our paid newsletter audience. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role for someone passionate about uncovering hidden stories in the sports gaming industry.
What We’re Looking ForWe’re looking for a true journalist, someone who can chase leads, conduct interviews, and craft compelling longform stories that shine a light on the people, politics, and production behind sports games.
You might be reporting on a new development at EA Sports. Or interviewing a top Madden YouTuber. Or digging into the forgotten history of a classic college football game. If you’ve got the instinct to find the story—and the reporting chops to bring it home—we want to work with you.
This is a remote freelance role with a monthly retainer.
What You’ll Do- Deliver one premium newsletter article per month
- Pitch original reporting ideas focused on the sports gaming industry
- Chase down sources, secure interviews, and conduct real journalism
- Write compelling, well-sourced features that appeal to sports gamers and insiders
- Collaborate with the newsletter editor and Managing Editor on topic selection and sourcing support
- Has investigative experience in news, feature, or sports reporting
- Knows how to find and interview credible sources
- Is passionate about the sports gaming industry
- Can balance creative storytelling with rigorous reporting
- Is self-sufficient, deadline-driven, and highly professional
- Interview a Madden Community Manager, developer, or former EA employee
- Investigate the history of an underappreciated sports game
- Profile a popular YouTuber, Twitch streamer, or X (Twitter) account in the sports sim space
- Report on industry trends impacting fan-favorite franchises
- $500/month
- One premium investigative feature required per month
- Ongoing monthly retainer with the opportunity for expansion and additional assignments
- Resume & Application Review
- Interview with the Managing Editor
Please include:
- Your resume
- 1–3 investigative reporting samples
- A brief cover letter explaining (one to two paragraphs is fine!):
- Why you’re interested in sports gaming journalism
- What types of stories you’d want to report on for the newsletter
- Your experience tracking down sources and chasing a lead
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