World Pickleball Media Academy
Help us cover the fastest growing sport in the world.
The World Pickleball Media Academy gives aspiring journalists, commentators, analysts, and media creators the opportunity to contribute to a global sports media platform while building a professional portfolio. World Pickleball Media is building a global network of journalists, analysts, commentators, and media creators who want to tell the story of one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Through daily news coverage, podcasts, video features, and a monthly magazine, our platform documents the development of pickleball across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. To support that growth, we have launched the World Pickleball Media Academy, a contributor programme designed to help aspiring sports media professionals gain real publishing experience.
The Opportunity
Contributors to World Pickleball Media have the chance to take part in agenuine international sports media platform.
- News reporting
- Feature writing and interviews
- Opinion columns
- Podcast appearances
- Video analysis and commentary
- Research and statistical analysis
- Social media distribution
What Contributors Receive
- Published bylines on a global sports media platform
- A professional portfolio of articles, podcasts, or videos
- Editorial guidance and mentorship
- Opportunities to interview players, coaches, and industry figures
- Experience working in a modern digital sports newsroom
Writers mentored through Chris Beaumont’s previous projects have gone on to roles with BBC Sport, The Athletic, TNT Sports, Discovery, GiveMeSport, Snack Media, and professional sports clubs.
Who Should Apply
- Journalism students
- Sports media students
- Communications students
- Aspiring commentators and presenters
- Writers interested in covering sport
- Pickleball players with an interest in media
Previous pickleball experience is not required. Enthusiasm for sports storytelling and a willingness to learn are the most important qualities.
Contributor Pathway
Associate Contributor
Regular contributors producing weekly content such as opinionccolumns or interviews.
Staff Contributor
Regular contributors producing weekly content such as opinionccolumns or interviews.
Senior Contributor
Experienced contributors leading features, podcasts, or video content.
What Happens After You Apply
Applications are reviewed weekly.
Successful applicants will be invited to join the contributor network and will receive:
- Editorial guidance
- A first assignment
- Access to the World Pickleball Media contributor community
Apply to Join
If you would like to contribute to World Pickleball Media and gain experience covering the global growth of pickleball, we would love to hear from you.