Sports Writer
About Mental Dimes
Originally founded in 2020, Mental Dimes is returning with a bold mission:
Change the world, one opinion at a time.
Who We Are
We aren’t a media company. We are a movement built to shift what sports storytelling looks, sounds, and feels like. We aren’t trying to be the next ESPN or Barstool chasing headlines or copying trendy content. We want to build something different and elite. Our platform isn’t about covering sports; it’s about using sports to tell something real. We exist at the intersection of authenticity, passion, and impact. Our stories with spark that grabs your attention, smoke that brings depth, and soul that makes them resonate.
What We’re Looking For:
- Writers with a deep passion for sports and a distinct point of view
- Strong, clear writing with a persuasive tone and confident takes
- Ability to support opinions with measurable data and reasoned arguments
- Consistency and commitment to deadlines
What You’ll Do:
- Contribute 1-2 pieces per month based on your flexibility.
- Article ideas are collaborated or self-initiated and approved.
What will you gain?
- This position is an internship-type position that can be used for college credit.
- This is a launch-pad job that will help you get your profile our there and your name out publically.
- Writers have landed jobs with the NCAA, NBA, and other major outlets after joining Mental Dimes.
How to Apply:
Send an email to mentaldimes@mental-dimes.com with:
- A brief introduction and your sports writing background
- A sample opinionated piece (new or existing) – take a stance and back it up
- Links to any published work, if applicable
Convince us. Make us care. Take your shot.
This isn’t just another content farm—we want to build something that readers trust, argue with, and come back to every week.
The Pillars
Spark
The ignition. The bold take. The dramatic hook. This is the “why” that you stop scrolling to click on the MD. Our spark will be lit with passion, fresh perspectives, and the kind of voice that makes you lean in to soak it all up. This spark is what starts the conversation.
Smoke
Smoke=Substance
We go deep. Stories aren’t just a stat. Stories are about the human side of athletes and emotional attachments to the teams. Stories about the meaning that you don’t get from a final score. Smoke is what stays with you when the takes becomes a thought you can’t shake.
Soul
When the story hits deep, it begins to matter. It’s our authenticity, our care, and our craft that makes Mental Dimes matter. It’s about being real, not just about being right. Our soul shows up in every word, every opinion, and every story. Our soul is shaped by the genuine love and respect for the people and the game.
Job Types: Internship, Freelance