Interested in expanding your sports writing portfolio? Look no further. The Dobber Sports Network welcomes up-and-comers who are passionate about their work and driven to succeed. Get your foot in the door and join the extended editorial staff today.
Dobber Sports is looking to expand its staff with positions open for the postings below. Please note that these are all entry level positions designed to bring experience and exposure, as well as fulfill a sports fanatic’s dream of having his/her opinions out there for all to see. While some of these positions are paid work, not all positions are.
However the best of the best certainly use this experience and the exposure to thousands of readers to take another step forward in their career. We have had paid and unpaid freelancers and management join the likes of The Score, Sportsnet, WHL Scouting, International Scouting Services, the Carolina Hurricanes and many other multi-national companies after their time with Dobber Sports.
Most of our paid manager, editor, associate editor, marketing, customer service and senior scouting staff began with Dobber Sports in an unpaid voluntary position.
The following positions are currently open:
June 22 2025 – Reporter/Scout – DobberProspects Player Profiles
We are accepting applications to join the DobberProspects team. This is an entry-level position that will be probationary to begin. The position involves the following:
- Select a prospect profile to complete from our list of profiles yet to be done. This will encompass all NHL organizations. If you have specific team you prefer to cover, you would be free to select only those prospects if available. First come, first served.
- Select a prospect profile to update. This will encompass all NHL organizations. If you have a specific team you prefer to cover, you would be free to select those prospects, but it is on a first come, first served basis.
- Profile updates will require you to note any events of note – an injury, a trade, a hot streak, a cold slump, a fantasy value boost in general. Check footage.
- You will have access to our live games account on AHL.com, OHL.com, WHL.com, QMJHL and may consult our account on SportContract as needed. Also check clips on YouTube, as required.
- Profile updates require a review of fantasy upside and certainty. Also review/update any YouTube clips, and height/weight changes, as well as league status (NHL or junior or minors or Europe).
- New profiles require that you fill out the template we provide you.
- Submit your articles to the editor email for posting.
- Consistent and reliable contributions for a full year will put you on the short list for an editor's role. You will also have access to post your own articles.
- You will have access to our live games account on AHL.com, OHL.com, WHL.com, QMJHL and may consult our account on SportContract as needed.
The most reliable and dedicated reporter/scouts get moved up to paid positions as they become available. All of the managing editors and associate editors for DobberProspects got their start this way. They began on a probationary basis, demonstrated reliability, enthusiasm and skill, and quickly moved up. These positions are voluntary (unpaid) and require passion and dedication. Members of our editing staff, that do get paid, all got their start here.
Standby List (first call when spot opens up). Applicants will be kept on file and reached out to whenever spots open up.
Submit to admin@dobbersports.com and cc. marioprata@dobbersports.com
June 21, 2025 – Feature Writers
We're expanding our dynamic editing team and seeking passionate individuals to join us! We're open to filling roles from entry-level Junior Editor to the pivotal Managing Editor position, depending on your experience and skills. Whether you're starting your career or ready to lead, there's a place for you.
What You'll Do (not all of them, but as your time permits some will be assigned to you):
- OHL, WHL, QMJHL, NCAA, AHL, Europe are monthly features for October, November, December, January, February, March, April. WJC preview, WJC recap, Frozen Four preview, Memorial Cup preview are annual features.
- Draft relevant features in June and July
- The 32-in-32 feature is also an annual event, you will be responsible for at least two teams. Between this feature and the ones listed above, a Feature Writer can expect to write 10-15 feature articles per year. The more you do, the faster you gain traction in the industry.
- Prospects Ramblings – you have full freedom to contribute to this. Ramblings are 1000-2000 words. They can be posted any day, any time. Coordinate with the editors if you want to post one, so it can be fit around featured articles and thereby get the most headline/home page recognition and exposure.
- Submit your articles to the editor email for posting.
- Consistent and reliable contributions for a full year will put you on the short list for an editor's role. You will also have access to post your own articles.
- You will have access to our live games account on AHL.com, OHL.com, WHL.com, QMJHL and may consult our account on SportContract as needed.
Who You Are:
- Passionate about hockey and storytelling.
- Detail-oriented with strong writing and organizational skills.
Apply now to shape the future of our editorial team! Submit your writing samples to admin@ dobbersports.com and copy marioprata@ dobbersports.com
June 21, 2025 – Goalie Post Contributor (Two) – Ramblings
We are looking for a fantasy hockey enthusiast who has the goaltending position figured out. That’s nobody? Good answer! But if you think you do a pretty good job of breaking the position down and have a successful strategy, why not share your knowledge? No writing experience needed (though your writing skills must be solid). This is an introductory position that is unpaid, but proven reliability will see you moved to a paid role.
What You'll Do:
- During the season, we would like you to write and submit a goalie-centric article every week. Can be strategy-based, results-based or even prospect-based. Mid-September through mid-April.
- During the offseason, we would like you to write and submit a monthly article (May, June, July, August)
- If you show reliability, we will ask you to chip in with posting starting goalie confirmations (because one can never be too fast with those!)
Who You Are:
- Passionate about hockey and storytelling.
- Detail-oriented with strong writing and organizational skills.
- Reliable. Fantasy-hockey obsessed.
Apply now to shape the future of our editorial team! Submit your writing samples to admin@ dobbersports.com and copy marioprata@ dobbersports.com