At the start of 2023, we at Pro Hockey Rumors called for new writers that proved fruitful. We grew the PHR family to its largest size, adding a long-term pair of great teammates in Brennan McClain and Josh Cybulski. As the chaos of the draft and free agency season has passed, we’re now looking to expand our team once again.
PHR is looking to hire part-time writers available to chip in on daytime coverage (before 3 p.m. CT) from Monday through Thursday. The biggest areas of need are:
- 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. CT, Monday and Wednesday
- 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. CT, Tuesday and Thursday
The position pays on an hourly basis. Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
- Exceptional knowledge of all 32 NHL teams, with no discernible bias.
- Understanding of the salary cap, CBA, and transaction-related concepts.
- At least some college education.
- Extensive writing experience, professional experience, and a background in journalism are strongly preferred.
- Keen understanding of journalistic principles, ethics, and procedures. Completion of basic college-level journalism classes is strongly preferred.
- Attention to detail — absolutely no spelling errors, especially for player and journalist names.
- Ability to follow the site’s style and tone.
- Ability to analyze articles and craft intelligent, well-written posts summarizing the news in a few paragraphs. We need someone who can balance quick copy with thoughtful analysis. You must be able to add value to breaking news with your insight, numbers, or links to other relevant articles.
- Familiarity with Twitter, Tweetdeck, and other relevant platforms. In general, you must be able to multitask.
- Flexibility. You must be available to work on short notice.
If you’re interested, email prohockeyrumorshelp@
We understand that many of those who read this have applied in the past. If you have previously submitted an application for PHR and are still interested, please submit it again. Many will apply, so unfortunately, we cannot respond to every applicant.
If you can allow prospective candidates to not adhere to your ten items of criteria, I nominate Wilf.
With so many businesses treading wet cement, it’s good to see PHR growing again.
Unlike their MLB site; no skill testing question is required.
@Spaced-Cowboy – Actually, the bullet points above all can be prefixed with implied “Do you have (a/an/the)”, so they really should be seen as questions. They’re just more creative on the hockey side of the digital building.
No spelling or grammatical mistakes, you say? LOL that must be one of the first rules that are abandoned by this entire Rumors network.
I’d apply, but every article would be me critiquing every perplexing move the Preds make. :/
@Gbear – I’d beat you to it, but I have a bum knee. :)
@Mac – Boomer Gordon dropped a C- grade on the Preds GM report card. I’d go D+.
@Gbear – Tough, but…tough! You know that “Grim it up” look that GMBT can do? I don’t think he realizes that some of us aren’t going to grade on a curve, so to speak. Andrew Brunette will have to pull a few rabbits out to make something other than crap casserole with that group.
@Mac – But isn’t crap casserole what they wanted for a season or two? Seems like Trotzy wants back into the mushy middle before ever leaving it. I have no idea what the plan is.
Yup. Makes you wonder if the “Don’t tear it all down. We have to at least be competitive every year” comes from ownership.
With ownership slowly changing hands, I’m not sure there’s any direction being given. I’ve seen teams change course a year after going in a particular direction, but not during the same off-season!