The Indy Tribune (TIT) is looking for an experienced and dedicated writer with a wide interest in sports - including baseball, basketball and football - to compose and publish various articles on both Indy-based and national sports, with a view to satirizing the crap out of the Super Bowl. The role will involve publishing at least one article per week, with further opportunities presenting themselves during special sporting events. Other duties include and are probably limited to:
- Promoting articles through social media.
HOW TO ENTER
To enter the competition for a chance to become our official Sports writer, simply email 3 sample sports stories to editor@theindytribune.com. The winner will be selected by a panel of judges after all entries are received. The deadline for your entries will be 5pm on Friday, December 2, 2011.
To gain an understanding of exactly what we're looking for, take a look at the following articles:
American Team Wins World Series
Report: 82% of Hoosiers Support Idea of Same-sex Sports Teams
Be sure that each of your submissions includes the following pieces of information.
- A headline: this should be the first thing you think of and should be cutting and witty.
- Body of article: should be at least 150 words with clear and consistent beginning, middle and end.
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Thanks, and good luck!