Research Assistant – Sports History Podcast (Sportly)

Are you a passionate sports fanatic with a nose for a good story? Do you live and breathe sports history and want to help shape compelling, narrative-driven audio journalism?

Sportly, a weekly sports history podcast hosted by award-winning journalist Kavitha Davidson, is seeking a Sports Journalism Researcher to join our team. This is a unique opportunity for aspiring journalists, journalism students, and sports lovers with a strong research instinct and storytelling drive.

What You’ll Do:

Stay up-to-date on current sports news, trends, and archival moments that connect to today’s conversations

Pitch thoughtful, timely, and unique episode ideas rooted in history and cultural context

Conduct thorough research using primary sources, academic archives, interviews, and trusted publications

Fact-check and source narrative-style scripts for accuracy and depth

Collaborate closely with producers and the host to bring each weekly episode to life

Who You Are:

A journalism student, early-career journalist, or sports researcher with a deep knowledge of and enthusiasm for sports

Detail-oriented, curious, and proactive in sourcing credible information

Familiar with narrative non-fiction, podcasting, or longform journalism

Comfortable working in a deadline-driven, collaborative environment

Bonus if you have experience with archival research, audio journalism, or fact-checking

Time Commitment:
Part-time, remote. Estimated 5–8 hours/week with flexible scheduling.

To Apply:
Send a brief cover letter, resume, and one relevant writing or research sample to shei@immigrantlypod.com.