High School Sports Reporter

Date Posted	July 06, 2026
Industry	Digital Media
Specialty	Not Specified
Required Education	Bachelor's Degree
Job Status	Full-time
Salary	Not Specified

Description:

Company:

West Coast Preps

About Us:

West Coast Preps is a subscription-based high school sports media company that delivers in-depth coverage, premium storytelling, and recruiting content across California. We focus on elevating student-athletes, building strong community ties, and creating compelling sports media that drives engagement and inspires fandom at the prep level.

We are hiring full-time writers with a passion for local sports, storytelling, and building a media brand that matters.

Job Description:

We are seeking an energetic, self-starting full-time sports writer to lead coverage in the San Francisco Bay Area. This role is for someone who loves being in the field, building relationships with athletes and coaches, and turning high school games into powerful narratives that resonate with players, families, and fans.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Attending and covering three games per week during football season, four per week during the winter and spring seasons.
• Writing 12-16 stories weekly (features, recaps, rankings, recruiting spotlights)
• Creating and publishing player/recruiting profiles
• Supporting video/photo teams with storyline coordination
• Contributing to social storytelling ideas
• Helping manage or moderate social platforms or DMs from your assigned region

This position reports directly to our editorial team and works in tandem with our growing team of creators, editors, and sales reps.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Strong writing and grammar skills (AP Style preferred)
• Passion for high school sports and recruiting
• Ability to work nights and weekends during peak seasons
• Comfortable interviewing athletes and coaches regularly
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to self-manage deadlines and weekly content output
• Must live in the assigned market and have reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous sports writing or reporting experience
• Experience with WordPress or web publishing tools
• Understanding of social media content creation and audience growth
• Background in high school or college athletics coverage

How to Apply:

Send your resume, 2–3 writing samples (sports preferred), and a cover letter to West Coast Preps CEO/Managing Editor Chris Jackson at chrisj@westcoastpreps.com

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Nights as needed
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: On the road