Wanted: New York Knicks beat writer

By J.E. Skeets

Finding the job that is right for you can be stressful and exhausting, which is why it's important to determine what you like to do. Here are some questions you should ask yourself to determine what those wants and needs are:

Do you like computers? Are you creative? Do you enjoy problem solving? What are your thoughts on Zach Randolph and Eddy Curry being able to coexist on the low block?

If you had a strong opinion on that last question, boy, do I have the right job for you. Yep. Time to tidy up that resume and buy a blue suit with an orange pocket square, folks: the Knicks are advertising for a "Freelance NBA Writer/Editor."

This individual will be the primary Knicks beat writer for NYKnicks.com, writing previews and recaps for all Knicks regular-season and playoff games. Must be able to attend all home games at Madison Square Garden and write 1-2 feature stories per week in addition to game coverage. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a superior knowledge of NBA basketball and prior experience covering the sport for a team site or professional media organization. Persons with a background in the public relations or marketing departments of a professional sports team are also encouraged to apply.

Minimum job requirements include a bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or English, strong writing and researching skills, and the ability to make a 50-point loss to the Celtics sound exciting. Best of luck.

Yahoo Story:
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/blog/ball_dont_lie/post/Wanted-New-York-Knicks-beat-writer?urn=nba,97817

The Posting - Freelance NBA Writer/Editor - New York Knicks (New York, NY)

This individual will be the primary Knicks beat writer for NYKnicks.com, writing previews and recaps for all Knicks regular-season and playoff games. Must be able to attend all home games at Madison Square Garden and write 1-2 feature stories per week in addition to game coverage. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a superior knowledge of NBA basketball and prior experience covering the sport for a team site or professional media organization. Persons with a background in the public relations or marketing departments of a professional sports team are also encouraged to apply.

Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, English or a related field.
• Strong writing and researching skills
• Minimum one year as a sports writer or member of the sports copy desk for a daily or weekly newspaper OR one year in the public-relations or marketing department of a professional sports team.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and post updates during a game.
• Superior knowledge of NBA in general and the Knicks in particular
• Ability to work nights and weekends, including a minimum of three nights per week.
Availability to work on any day or night that the Knicks play in 2008-09.


Note: When you apply for this job online, you will be required to answer the following questions:

1. Yes/No: Do you have a Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or related field?

2. Yes/No: Do you have at least 1 year experience as a sports writer or member of the sports copy desk?

3. Yes/No: Do you have at least 1 year PR or marketing experience with a professional sports team?

4. Yes/No: Do you know NBA knowledge?

5. Yes/No: Are you available to work any day or night that the Knicks play?

Job Posting
http://nbateamjobs.teamworkonline.com/teamwork/r.cfm?i=19519

I want to intern for the Knicks next year. My ultimate goal is going into Sports Management and latching on with the Knicks.

Martin, you left out cab-driver

Posted by GKFv2:

I want to intern for the Knicks next year. My ultimate goal is going into Sports Management and latching on with the Knicks.

but you hate the Knicks

Posted by EnySpree:

Posted by nyk4ever:

Martin, you left out cab-driver

You forgot part owner of a kwiki-mart where he has the smut magazines and dvd's out in plain sight of children......next to the soda and pop tarts.

well then stop bringing your kid there douchebag.

Posted by martin:

Posted by EnySpree:

Posted by nyk4ever:

Martin, you left out cab-driver

You forgot part owner of a kwiki-mart where he has the smut magazines and dvd's out in plain sight of children......next to the soda and pop tarts.

well then stop bringing your kid there douchebag.

Convienience, bro......saves me an extra trip. DJ, What a guy!

6 or 7 years ago I would be all over this. Dont really have the time now. I can actually answer yes to all questions except number 3. Oh well.

Perhaps a Bachelor of Science in Communication at the University of Phoenix would qualify one for this job.

Posted by Allanfan20:

Posted by BasketballJones:

Perhaps a Bachelor of Science in Communication at the University of Phoenix would qualify one for this job.

That place calls me all the time after I've repeatedly said I'm not interested. Actually, the first time I said I'd consider, but after, it was nothing but nos. Kind of reminds me of when the marines used to call me 5 times a day, except I never, not once, told them I was interested.

Well, if you don't want to become one of the proud, the few, you'll surely want to attend the University of Phoneix.