Volunteer Editor, Weekly Women’s Sports Newsletter | San Diego (Remote)

<p><strong>Her Sports</strong> is a San Diego women’s sports media brand covering college and professional teams. Every week, our schedules newsletter tells readers where to watch, cheer, and show up for women athletes in our city. We are looking for a volunteer editor to own it and make it a must-open.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>See the newsletter in action:</strong> Browse the “What to Watch” posts at hersports.us/newsletter.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What you will do</strong></p><ul><li>Assemble and publish the weekly “What to Watch” newsletter featuring upcoming women’s college and pro games in San Diego</li><li>Link preview articles and the featured athlete profile (our writers create these, so you will curate and connect, not draft them)</li><li>Verify every date, time, and location. Readers plan their weekends around events so they need to be accurate. </li><li>Bring fresh ideas to boost engagement: polls, games, new vocab, trivia, an enticing intro, and whatever else you dream up</li><li>Keep the voice punchy and warm</li></ul><p><strong>What you bring</strong></p><ul><li>Sharp attention to detail and comfort double-checking schedules and links</li><li>Strong editing and short-form writing skills, with a knack for energetic copy</li><li>Curiosity about women’s sports (you do not need to be an expert)</li><li>Reliability with a weekly deadline</li><li>Bonus: experience with newsletter platforms, social media, journalism, communications, or marketing</li></ul><p><strong>What you get</strong></p><ul><li>Real creative control over a growing publication</li><li>Published work for your portfolio</li><li>A LinkedIn recommendation and reference for strong work</li><li>Access to San Diego’s women’s sports community</li><li>A hands-on role with a mission-driven startup media brand</li></ul><p><strong>Time commitment:</strong> About 5 to 8 hours per week, remote, with a weekly publishing deadline. This is an unpaid volunteer position.</p><p><strong>How to apply:</strong> Email your resume and a short introduction to Lisa@hersports.us. In your introduction, tell us one idea you would bring to the newsletter.</p>

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