Jobs at Inside The Ropes
Want to contribute to ITRWrestling.com? We’re always interested in hearing from anyone who has a passion for wrestling and creating content.
We are currently accepting applications for the following positions:
To apply for any of the positions, please complete the linked application form. For information on each of the positions, please see below:
News Writer
Particularly interested in anyone based in the US or available during peak US hours (6pm–12am EST)
News writers would be expected to write at least two news articles a week at around 250 words each. This would involve researching, writing and submitting stories on the latest topics in professional wrestling such as show happenings, breaking news, podcast stories etc. Writers must be willing to take direction from editors to ensure their work conforms with the general style of the site.
Possessing previous writing experience is preferred but not required. Intricate knowledge of professional wrestling, particularly WWE and AEW, is a must.
Please include a 200-word sample on a recent wrestling news story or a previously published news article, otherwise your application will not be processed.
Feature Writer
Feature writers would be expected to write at least one feature-length article per fortnight. This would involve researching, writing and submitting a feature based on a topic from our pre-approved list of ideas or any ideas you may have, though original ideas must be approved by an editor before writing. Writers must be willing to take direction from editors to ensure their work conforms with the general style of the site.
Possessing previous writing experience is preferred but not required. Intricate knowledge of professional wrestling, particularly WWE and AEW, is a must.
Please include a 500-word feature sample or a previously published feature, otherwise your application will not be processed.
Transcriber
Transcribers would be expected to transcribe various pieces of media as required for the site. This could include our own video/audio interviews, external podcasts and interviews to source and transcribe potential stories, media excerpts for stories and more.
Possessing previous transcription experience is preferred but not required. Intricate knowledge of professional wrestling, particularly WWE and AEW, is a must.
Please include a transcription sample of the first 3-5 minutes of a recent wrestling podcast or interview, otherwise your application will not be processed.
Graphic Designer
As a graphic designer you will be expected to work alongside the social media and content team to produce high quality graphics for website editorial content and social media platforms. The required output would be varied weekly but a fast turnaround will be required on occasion, so good communication is key. An understanding of working within brand guidelines is a must.
Please include samples of your work alongside your application, otherwise your application will not be processed.
Video Editor
As a video editor you will be expected to work with the social media and video content team to produce high quality video content for publishing on social media platforms. The required output would be varied weekly but a fast turnaround will be required on occasion, so good communication is key. An understanding of working within brand guidelines is a must.
Please include samples of your work alongside your application, otherwise your application will not be processed.
Web Developer
As a web developer you will work alongside the Head of Technology to build and maintain websites and internal tools. Knowledge of WordPress and Git is a requirement, plus a firm grasp of CSS and JavaScript with a knowledge of React or similar frameworks an advantage. The required output will vary week to week and tasks will be distributed on ad hoc basis initially.
Please include samples of your work alongside your application, otherwise your application will not be processed.