Trending News Writer, HeavySports
Heavy Sports, a leading digital sports media brand, is seeking fast and fearless freelance reporters who know how to spot and cover the biggest breaking and trending stories in sports, on and off the field.
We’re looking for nimble, dialed-in writers who live for what’s blowing up on Google and social media and can turn it into timely coverage. The ideal candidate is versatile, deeply knowledgeable about sports, and not afraid to tackle stories that fall outside the traditional play-by-play coverage — from viral videos to lawsuits to relationship drama involving high-profile athletes and the big stories sports fans are talking about today.
This is not a beat role. It’s a breaking/trending news role for writers who know how to spot a story, find the hook, and file clean, compelling copy fast. If you live for the rush of breaking news, can write fast, think creatively, turn a viral trend into a must-click headline and thrive in a high-volume digital newsroom, we want to hear from you.
We’re looking for:
- Proven ability to cover high-urgency, high-interest topics. What fans are Googling and sharing right now
- Strong familiarity with digital tools like Google Trends, Twitter/X, Instagram, TikTok and other platforms to surface stories before they hit the mainstream
- Versatility across multiple sports and story types — from trades and signings to viral clips, scandals, or sports-related lawsuits. Ability to cover all sports, jumping from an NFL trade to a viral WNBA moment to a lawsuit or crime story without missing a beat
- A fearless approach to reporting — unafraid to dive into legal filings, social media drama, and off-the-field controversies
- Clean, fast writing with an instinct for headline writing and SEO
- Excellent communication and time management skills
- Experience in a digital-first newsroom is a plus
What you’ll be doing:
- Writing multiple articles daily on breaking and trending stories
- Identifying traffic-generating opportunities across sports and adjacent topics
- Collaborating with editors to develop sharp, impactful coverage
This is a remote freelance role. Compensation scales with performance.
To apply, email Managing Editor Tom Cleary at tom.cleary@heavy.com with a cover letter, resume and three writing samples specifically focused on breaking or trending coverage. Use “Trending News Writer” as the email subject line.
Heavy Sports is a digital media platform that reaches millions of sports fans each month through its website and email newsletters. The brand is the flagship of Heavy Inc., a national digital media company founded in 1999. Heavy Inc. also publishes EntertaintmentNow.com, an entertainment news and information site and AhoraMismo.com, a Spanish-language news and information site.