Position: Boston Cannons Beat Writer
Position Location: Remote
Start Date: April 1, 2026
End Date: October 31, 2026
About: The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) is a professional lacrosse league in North America, composed of 8 teams rostered with the best players in the world. Co-founded by lacrosse superstar Paul Rabil and his brother, serial entrepreneur and investor, Mike Rabil, the Premier Lacrosse League is backed by an investment group composed of Joe Tsai Sports, The Raine Group, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), and other top investors in sports and media. The PLL is distributed through an exclusive media rights agreement with ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN+. For more information, visit www.premierlacrosseleague.com and follow on social media: Instagram (@PLL), Twitter (@PremierLacrosse), Facebook (@PremierLacrosseLeague) and YouTube (
YouTube.com/PLL).
Company Values:
- Stay Grounded
- Think Critically
- Be Helpful
- Encourage Creativity
- Persevere Through the Noise
- Operate Like an Owner
Position Overview:
The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) is looking to hire a Beat Writer to follow, interview, report, and storytell around the Boston Cannons. The Beat Writer will be responsible for identifying key storylines, spotlighting superstar players, and preparing pre- and post-game coverage. This candidate must be a strong interpersonal communicator and a passionate storyteller. The ideal candidate will create consistent and authentic content, while providing fans with increased access to their favorite club.
Qualifications:
- Strong writing skills
- Experience in 1-on-1 interviews and press conferences
- Knowledge of the league landscape and player movement calendar
- Ability to engage and interact with fanbases through Twitter, Discord, and other social media
- “A”-Level writer and communicator
Requirements:
- Write longform features on Boston Cannons players
- Cover breaking news (i.e. coaching hires, free agent signings, trades, transactions, injuries)
- Ask critical questions in postgame press conferences
- Work closely with the Boston Cannons social media team on weekly creative calls
- Work collaboratively with the PLL editorial team to identify micro and macro storylines
- Maintain an active social media presence to inform Cannons fans of key beats
Compensation:
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
