What are the responsibilities and job description for the NCAA Digital Editorial Post Grad position at Warner Bros. Discovery?
Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are…
When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
Your New Role...
TNT Sports is seeking a versatile editorial sports postgraduate for NCAA Digital. This is a great opportunity for candidates looking to gain experience in digital sports journalism as well as gain an expectation of what the day-to-day work is like. NCAA Digital Editorial postgraduates write, edit and produce original content for NCAA Digital covering all 91 NCAA championships. NCAA Digital oversees the operations, day-to-day production, marketing and sales of NCAA.com, the official website of the NCAA. In addition to NCAA.com, the NCAA Digital team oversees products for the Division I Men's Basketball Championship, including March Madness Live. NCAA Digital is part of TNT Sports, a division of Warner Bros. Discovery. This position is designed to provide real-work experience in the sports creative content field.
The editorial team is the driving force behind NCAA.com and the vibrant March Madness Men’s and NCAA Championships social media presence. We deliver a comprehensive and engaging content experience, crafting compelling articles, dynamic live blogs, insightful rankings and polls, captivating videos, and informative newsletters. From in-depth analysis to real-time updates, our team connects fans to the heart of college sports, providing the stories and highlights that define the NCAA.
Role Accountabilities...
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.
If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.
Who We Are…
When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
Your New Role...
TNT Sports is seeking a versatile editorial sports postgraduate for NCAA Digital. This is a great opportunity for candidates looking to gain experience in digital sports journalism as well as gain an expectation of what the day-to-day work is like. NCAA Digital Editorial postgraduates write, edit and produce original content for NCAA Digital covering all 91 NCAA championships. NCAA Digital oversees the operations, day-to-day production, marketing and sales of NCAA.com, the official website of the NCAA. In addition to NCAA.com, the NCAA Digital team oversees products for the Division I Men's Basketball Championship, including March Madness Live. NCAA Digital is part of TNT Sports, a division of Warner Bros. Discovery. This position is designed to provide real-work experience in the sports creative content field.
The editorial team is the driving force behind NCAA.com and the vibrant March Madness Men’s and NCAA Championships social media presence. We deliver a comprehensive and engaging content experience, crafting compelling articles, dynamic live blogs, insightful rankings and polls, captivating videos, and informative newsletters. From in-depth analysis to real-time updates, our team connects fans to the heart of college sports, providing the stories and highlights that define the NCAA.
Role Accountabilities...
- In this role, you'll be asked to produce a wide range of work — from the very basic publishing of press releases and weekly polls to generating your own original stories.
- Program responsive and accessible website displays for articles, videos, gifs and photos.
- You'll learn how to best lure readers with effective headlines and teases for all delivery — desktop, mobile, newsletters or partners.
- You’ll be asked to use a balance of news judgment, partner priorities and real-time audience engagement metrics to curate, display and distribute content, including articles, videos, live streams, live blogs, rankings, scores and other assets.
- You'll be asked to write quick daily news items across a variety of subjects.
- You may be asked to cover NCAA Championships on-site for the website and digital products.
- We're looking for someone ready to keep their feet moving and work independently.
- Enthusiasm, risk-taking and collaboration are highly valued.
- It's also important that you're versatile and able to adapt to the fast-changing digital landscape.
- Passion for sports and digital media.
- Skilled social media scavenger who can find and write engaging copy about eye-catching, viral sports moments.
- Excellent editing skills and knowledge of AP style.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills.
- Energetic and enthusiastic self-starter who enjoys working under pressure
- Demonstrated history of working in sports journalism through student media, sports information offices, local news outlets, sports teams, blogging, etc.
- Basic Photoshop and HTML skills a plus
- This is an eleven-month, benefits-eligible paid program: Aug. 4, 2025 to June 26, 2026
- Full-time schedule (40 hours/week) plus overtime eligibility
- This job will require regular weekend work and nights.
- All candidates must be recent graduates (within 2 years post-graduation) of a four-year NCAA member institution.
- Company-owned laptop provided for the duration of the program
- Former NCAA student-athletes are also strongly encouraged to apply.
- Deadline to apply is Friday, April 18, 2025.
- No cover letter necessary
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.
If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.
